US Route 19 over Hackers Creek
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North CO Rt 19/22 · Structure no. 00000000017A067
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US Route 19 over Hackers Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 19 over Hackers Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,055 by 2041. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US Route 19 over Hackers Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US Route 19 over Hackers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US Route 19 over Hackers Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US Route 19 over Hackers Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns US Route 19 over Hackers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.