US Bridges

Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 19/31 · Structure no. 00000000010A078

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,441
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek is a steel culvert carrying Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 1,441 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,758 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCouty Route 19/8
CrossesScrabble Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 19/31
RouteCounty Highway 1908
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.16787, -81.19823
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,441 (2019)
Projected traffic1,758 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek carry?

About 1,441 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Couty Route 19/8 over Scrabble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.