County Route 19/40 over Little Birch River
FairBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S CO 40 Sls · Structure no. 00000000004A072
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 74 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 19/40 over Little Birch River is a concrete slab carrying County Route 19/40 over Little Birch River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2038. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 19/40 over Little Birch River built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 19/40 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 19/40 over Little Birch River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 19/40 over Little Birch River?
The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 19/40 over Little Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.