US Bridges

US 119 North over Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.27 MI N of Wv 214 · Structure no. 00000000020A656

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
303 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 North over Davis Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 North over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,875 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119 North
CrossesDavis Creek
Location1.27 MI N of Wv 214
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34038, -81.70516
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2023)
Projected traffic28,875 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$575,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 North over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 North over Davis 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 North over Davis Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 119 North over Davis Creek?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 North over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.