US Bridges

US Route 19 over Elk Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North Wv Rt 20 · Structure no. 00000000017A075

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Elk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 19 over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,820 by 2041. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesElk Creek
Location0.01 MI North Wv Rt 20
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.28209, -80.35171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2020)
Projected traffic6,820 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Elk Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Elk 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Elk Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Elk Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Elk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.