US Bridges

CR 119/44 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI N of CR 119/43 · Structure no. 00000000003A104

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119/44 over Turtle Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 119/44 over Turtle Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 119/44
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.16 MI N of CR 119/43
RouteCounty Highway 11944
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07212, -81.84306
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 CR 119/44 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119/44 over Turtle 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 119/44 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 119/44 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119/44 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.