US Bridges

CR 119/37 over Turtle Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000003A110

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119/37 over Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CR 119/37 over Turtle Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 119/37
CrossesTurtle Creek
Location0.03 MI S of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 11937
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.05016, -81.86906
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic53 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 119/37 over Turtle Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119/37 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 119/37 over Turtle Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 119/37 over Turtle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 119/37 over Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.