US Bridges

US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of Public RD 87 · Structure no. 00000000020A573

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
635 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,494 by 2043. The structure is 635 ft (193.7 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 119 SB
CrossesLittle Coal Rv CSX RR
Location0.04 MI N of Public RD 87
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.22222, -81.83481
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length635 ft (193.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic4,494 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR?

The structure is 635 ft (193.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 119 SB over Little Coal Rv CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.