US Bridges

US 19 over Berry Fork

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI N of Wv 5 · Structure no. 00000000004A059

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Berry Fork is a concrete slab carrying US 19 over Berry Fork in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,070 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19
CrossesBerry Fork
Location0.13 MI N of Wv 5
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7621, -80.63715
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,070 by 2038
Trucks20%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Berry Fork built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Berry 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over Berry Fork carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Berry Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over Berry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.