US 19 over Little Kanawha River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S of CO 19/12 · Structure no. 00000000004A061
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 409 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over Little Kanawha River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2038. The structure is 409 ft (124.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 over Little Kanawha River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 19 over Little Kanawha River 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 19 over Little Kanawha River carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 19 over Little Kanawha River?
The structure is 409 ft (124.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 over Little Kanawha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.