US Bridges

US 119 Corridor G over Little Coal River & CSX

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 3.18 MI N of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000003A132

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
807 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 Corridor G over Little Coal River & CSX is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 Corridor 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,640 by 2040. The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119 Corridor G
CrossesLittle Coal River & CSX
Location3.18 MI N of Wv 3
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.13596, -81.83566
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.
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length807 ft (246 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2020)
Projected traffic11,640 by 2040
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$1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 Corridor G over Little Coal River & CSX built?

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

What condition is US 119 Corridor 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 Corridor G over Little Coal River & CSX carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 119 Corridor G over Little Coal River & CSX?

The structure is 807 ft (246 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 Corridor G over Little Coal River & CSX?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.