US 119 over Little Sandy Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 45 · Structure no. 00000000020A286
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 119 over Little Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over Little Sandy Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 119 over Little Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 119 over Little Sandy 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US 119 over Little Sandy Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is US 119 over Little Sandy Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US 119 over Little Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.