US Bridges

US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N of CR 119/57 · Structure no. 00000000003A124

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
326 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,880 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119 Sbl
CrossesLittle Coal River
Location0.06 MI N of CR 119/57
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18127, -81.84918
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2020)
Projected traffic11,880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 Sbl over Little Coal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.