Facility Overview

The Shed Lot Inc (operating on-site as The Shed Shop) is a dedicated open-air commercial surface facility situated at 16039 Porterfield Hwy (U.S. Route 19) in Abingdon, Virginia. Located along the bustling commercial and light-industrial corridor just north of central Abingdon, this ground-level facility features an open-layout gravel and hard-packed surface design engineered for simple maneuvering. Because it is completely open to the sky with no parking garages, canopies, or overhead beams, the facility boasts zero vertical clearance limits. Drivers operating compact cars, full-size pickup trucks, passenger vans, dually pickups, utility trailers, or high-roof commercial transport vehicles can navigate the grounds and stage vehicles easily without overhead collision concerns.

Prime Location & Nearby Attractions

Conveniently located along Porterfield Highway (U.S. Route 19), this location serves as a practical gateway between northern Washington County, Russell County, and downtown Abingdon. The property is positioned within a 5- to 10-minute drive (approximately 3 to 4 miles) of historic Downtown Abingdon, home to the nationally acclaimed Barter Theatre, The Martha Washington Inn & Spa, and the historic Abingdon Depot trailhead for the world-famous Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail. Nearby local dining options such as the Mediterranean Oven Restaurant, Parks Mill Barbeque, and local diners are just minutes away along Highway 19 and Main Street. Furthermore, the Southwest Virginia Cultural Center & Marketplace (Heartwood) and the Washington County Fairgrounds are both located within an easy 8- to 12-minute drive, making this roadside destination well known to residents, agricultural workers, and regional visitors alike.

Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity

Reaching The Shed Lot Inc is direct and hassle-free via U.S. Route 19 (Porterfield Highway), a primary multi-lane arterial that connects directly to Interstate 81 at Exit 14 and Exit 17 just minutes south. Vehicles traveling northbound or southbound enjoy wide curb cuts that provide straightforward ingress and egress even when pulling trailers or operating heavier utility vehicles. While regional travel across Southwest Virginia is predominantly automobile-centric, District Three Public Transit (Mountain Express) provides on-demand and fixed-route public shuttle options throughout greater Abingdon and Washington County. For regional and national road transit, I-81 offers swift connectivity south toward Bristol and Tennessee, and northeast toward Wytheville and Roanoke.

Facility Amenities & Key Features

• Spacious, open-air surface parking layout offering easy drive-up convenience
• Zero vertical height restrictions, accommodating high-roof vans, commercial rigs, and recreational vehicles
• Wide perimeter turnaround areas ideal for trucks, flatbed haulers, and trailer hookups
• Clear line-of-sight directly from Porterfield Highway (U.S. Route 19) for easy orientation
• Ground-level, step-free access suitable for standard passenger and mobility-impaired vehicles
• Complimentary on-site visitor and customer staging parking during operating hours

Ideal For

• Patrons and clients visiting to inspect and browse portable storage buildings, barns, and sheds
• Contractors, landscapers, and delivery haulers operating wide-stance vehicles or flatbed trailers
• Local commuters and regional travelers stopping along the U.S. Route 19 corridor north of Abingdon
• Visitors exploring nearby Washington County services and specialty retail destinations

Visitor & Driver Tips

When approaching 16039 Porterfield Hwy, drivers should signal early and reduce speed along U.S. 19, especially during morning and late afternoon commute hours when highway traffic speeds can be brisk. Use your vehicle navigation system set to coordinates 36.720029, -82.010365 for pinpoint roadside entry. Visitor and client parking on the premises is complimentary; however, drivers should take care to park clear of equipment delivery corridors, displayed inventory buildings, and active loading zones. Those planning deliveries or trailer hookups are encouraged to call ahead during business hours to confirm staging space on the lot.