US Bridges

US Route 19 over Crooked Run

Poor

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 19/10 · Structure no. 00000000017A293

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Crooked Run is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 19 over Crooked Run in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,190 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesCrooked Run
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 19/10
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.30794, -80.35415
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2022)
Projected traffic7,190 by 2041
Trucks10%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$749,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Crooked Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Crooked Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Crooked Run carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Crooked Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns US Route 19 over Crooked Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.