US Bridges

US 119 over Cox Fk of Turtle Creek

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.31 MI N of CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000003A143

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Cox Fk of Turtle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 119 over Cox Fk of 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesCox Fk of Turtle Creek
Location0.31 MI N of CR 10
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.05466, -81.86697
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Cox Fk of Turtle Creek built?

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

What condition is US 119 over Cox Fk of 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over Cox Fk of Turtle Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Cox Fk of Turtle Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 119 over Cox Fk of Turtle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.