US Bridges

US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI N of US Rt 33 F · Structure no. 00000000021A060

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 38 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19 Sls
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.40 MI N of US Rt 33 F
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04345, -80.46205
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 Sls over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.