US Bridges

US 219 over Spring Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.43 Miles S. of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000013A182

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 over Spring Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,662 by 2039. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.8 mi (151 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.43 Miles S. of CR 9
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.97677, -80.38005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,080 (2019)
Projected traffic2,662 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.8 mi (151 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 219 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Spring 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Spring Creek carry?

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.