US Bridges

US 19 Sls over Sammy Run

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI N JCT CO 19/15 · Structure no. 00000000021A054

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sls over Sammy Run is a concrete slab carrying US 19 Sls over Sammy Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,302 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 19 Sls
CrossesSammy Run
Location0.19 MI N JCT CO 19/15
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89606, -80.41872
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,302 by 2038
Trucks11%
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Sls over Sammy Run built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Sls over Sammy Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 Sls over Sammy Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Sls over Sammy Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Sls over Sammy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.