US Bridges

CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek

Poor

Boone County, West Virginia · 1.10 MI East of CR 119/2 · Structure no. 00000000003A134

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 53 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 119/3
CrossesLeft Fork of Rock Creek
Location1.10 MI East of CR 119/2
RouteCounty Highway 1193
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.08572, -81.75469
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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$125,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 119/3 over Left Fork of Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.