US Bridges

County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run

PoorPosted for load

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO Rt 19/40 · Structure no. 00000000004A137

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2038. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty RTE 19/30
CrossesTwolick Run
Location0.01 MI E of CO Rt 19/40
RouteCounty Highway 1930
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.58706, -80.70534
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic15 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$380,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run carry?

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

How long is County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RTE 19/30 over Twolick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.