US Bridges

US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.28 MI N JCT CO 50/10 · Structure no. 00000000021A051

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R is a concrete slab carrying US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 804 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19 F
CrossesRight Fork of West Fk R
Location0.28 MI N JCT CO 50/10
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82117, -80.45902
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic804 by 2038
Trucks14%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R 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 US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 F over Right Fork of West Fk R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.