US Bridges

County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of CR 19/4 · Structure no. 00000000020A046

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 655 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19
CrossesTrace Fork of Allen Fork
Location0.03 MI N of CR 19/4
RouteCounty Highway 1900
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.56861, -81.65867
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2021)
Projected traffic655 by 2041
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns County Route 19 over Trace Fork of Allen Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.