County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River
PoorPosted for loadBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 19/40 · Structure no. 00000000004A187
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 19/95 over Little Birch River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.