US 19 over Saltlick Creek
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CO 22 · Structure no. 00000000004A060
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 over Saltlick Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 19 over Saltlick Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 102 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2038. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 over Saltlick Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US 19 over Saltlick 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 19 over Saltlick Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is US 19 over Saltlick Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 over Saltlick Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.