US Bridges

County RTE 119/16 over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI W US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A141

Built
1912
113 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RTE 119/16 over Stonecoal Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County RTE 119/16 over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 23 by 2038. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty RTE 119/16
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.32 MI W US 33
RouteCounty Highway 11916
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.01961, -80.43031
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic23 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RTE 119/16 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RTE 119/16 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County RTE 119/16 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County RTE 119/16 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RTE 119/16 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.