US Bridges

US 119 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.22 Mile North of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000003A015

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 119 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 5 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 119 & CR 3/4
CrossesRock Creek
Location0.22 Mile North of Wv 3
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10103, -81.83993
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,760 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 119 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 119 & CR 3/4 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.