US Bridges

US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.47 Miles N. of CR 19/19 · Structure no. 00000000010A091

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23,546
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20 in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 23,546 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,726 by 2039. The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS 19 Sbl
CrossesWhite Oak Br. & CR 21/20
Location0.47 Miles N. of CR 19/19
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates37.93009, -81.15784
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating90.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.7 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,546 (2019)
Projected traffic28,726 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$396,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20 carry?

About 23,546 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20?

The structure is 366 ft (111.7 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Sbl over White Oak Br. & CR 21/20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.