US Bridges

US 119 over Coopers Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of Wv 114 · Structure no. 00000000020A845

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Coopers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over Coopers Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,790 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 119
CrossesCoopers Creek
Location0.07 MI N of Wv 114
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.40621, -81.54038
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span163 ft (49.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2022)
Projected traffic11,790 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Coopers Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Coopers Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over Coopers Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Coopers Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 163 ft (49.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Coopers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.