US Bridges

US Route 19 Sls over Hackers Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CO 8 · Structure no. 00000000021A063

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 Sls over Hackers Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US Route 19 Sls over Hackers Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2038. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19 Sls
CrossesHackers Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CO 8
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.10949, -80.4067
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2038
Trucks14%
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$1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 Sls over Hackers Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 Sls over Hackers 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 November 2024.

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

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 Sls over Hackers Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 Sls over Hackers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.