US Bridges

US 19 Nbl over Meadow River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.77 Miles S. of CR 24/9 · Structure no. 00000000010A245

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,262 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
13,081
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl over Meadow River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Nbl over Meadow River in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13,081 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,959 by 2039. The structure is 1,262 ft (384.8 m) long and 51 ft wide.

CarriesUS 19 Nbl
CrossesMeadow River
Location0.77 Miles S. of CR 24/9
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.15061, -80.92723
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,262 ft (384.8 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,081 (2019)
Projected traffic15,959 by 2039
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Nbl over Meadow River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Nbl over Meadow River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 Nbl over Meadow River carry?

About 13,081 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl over Meadow River?

The structure is 1,262 ft (384.8 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl over Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.