US Bridges

US 19 over Big Run

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.52 Mi. S of CO 19/15 · Structure no. 00000000004A169

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Big Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 19 over Big Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 19
CrossesBig Run
Location0.52 Mi. S of CO 19/15
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.79095, -80.58921
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2038
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 US 19 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Big Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 over Big Run carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Big Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 19 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.