US Bridges

US 119 over Shooks Run

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of US 250 · Structure no. 00000000001A097

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Shooks Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying US 119 over Shooks Run in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,661 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

CarriesUS 119
CrossesShooks Run
Location0.01 MI N of US 250
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates39.1517, -80.04502
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2018)
Projected traffic5,661 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Shooks Run built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Shooks Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does US 119 over Shooks Run carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Shooks Run?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns US 119 over Shooks Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.