US Bridges

County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch River

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO 19/40 · Structure no. 00000000004A071

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RTE 19/34
CrossesLittle Birch River
Location0.01 MI S of CO 19/40
RouteCounty Highway 1934
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.57857, -80.70551
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch River?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RTE 19/34 over Little Birch River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.