US Bridges

US 119 over Trace Fork

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 119/30 · Structure no. 00000000003A144

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Trace Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 119 over Trace Fork 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 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,220 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long.

CarriesUS 119
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.01 MI S of CR 119/30
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates37.98526, -81.95431
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,300 (2019)
Projected traffic17,220 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 Trace Fork built?

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

What condition is US 119 over Trace Fork 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over Trace Fork carry?

About 12,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 119 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.