US Bridges

County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek

FairPosted for load

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI S CO 19 · Structure no. 00000000011A049

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/7
CrossesLeft Fork Steer Creek
Location0.10 MI S CO 19
RouteCounty Highway 1907
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81602, -80.8982
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/7 over Left Fork Steer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.