US Bridges

US 19 Sbl over Meadow River

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.77 Miles S. of CR 24/9 · Structure no. 00000000010A246

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel Continuous
Length
1,261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,414
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sbl over Meadow River is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying US 19 Sbl over Meadow River in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 14,414 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,585 by 2039. The structure is 1,261 ft (384.4 m) long and 35 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19 Sbl
CrossesMeadow River
Location0.77 Miles S. of CR 24/9
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.15096, -80.92714
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,261 ft (384.4 m)
Longest span400 ft (121.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,414 (2019)
Projected traffic17,585 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Sbl over Meadow River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Sbl 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 Sbl over Meadow River carry?

About 14,414 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Sbl over Meadow River?

The structure is 1,261 ft (384.4 m) long with a longest span of 400 ft (121.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Sbl over Meadow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.