US Bridges

US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 3.18 MI N of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000003A131

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
817 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 12,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,760 by 2042. The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119 Nbl Cor. G
CrossesLittle Coal River & CSX
Location3.18 MI N of Wv 3
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.13593, -81.83542
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length817 ft (249 m)
Longest span151 ft (45.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,760 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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$950,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX carry?

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

How long is US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX?

The structure is 817 ft (249 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (45.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 Nbl Cor. G over Little Coal River & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.