US Bridges

CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E CO 7 7 · Structure no. 00000000004A171

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 19 25
CrossesCutlips Fork
Location0.01 MI E CO 7 7
RouteCounty Highway 1925
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.6819, -80.73639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 19 25 over Cutlips Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.