US Bridges

County Route 19 over White Oak Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000011A046

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19 over White Oak Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 19 over White Oak Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19
CrossesWhite Oak Run
Location0.02 MI E of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 1900
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85148, -80.93671
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 County Route 19 over White Oak Run built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19 over White Oak Run 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 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 19 over White Oak Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19 over White Oak Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19 over White Oak Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.