US Bridges

County Route 19 over Laurel Fork

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 19/13 · Structure no. 00000000018A058

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 19 over Laurel Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,595 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.01 MI W of CR 19/13
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.65186, -81.60034
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2019)
Projected traffic1,595 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19 over Laurel Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.