US Bridges

County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N US 19 · Structure no. 00000000004A075

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 57 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/46
CrossesRt Fk of Saltlick
Location0.02 MI N US 19
RouteCounty Highway 1946
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76228, -80.64166
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic32 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/46 over Rt Fk of Saltlick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.