US Bridges

Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000011A140

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 119/2
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.05 MI S of Wv 47
RouteCounty Highway 11902
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01564, -80.74842
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 119/2 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.