US Bridges

County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 19/8 · Structure no. 00000000010A079

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
—
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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: closed to all traffic.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/31
CrossesScrabble Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 19/8
RouteCounty Highway 1931
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.1663, -81.19403
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$252,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/31 over Scrabble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.