US Bridges

County 119/26 over Stonecoal Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A144

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County 119/26 over Stonecoal Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County 119/26 over Stonecoal Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty 119/26
CrossesStonecoal Creek
Location0.03 MI N of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 11926
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00803, -80.3963
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic173 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County 119/26 over Stonecoal Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County 119/26 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County 119/26 over Stonecoal Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County 119/26 over Stonecoal Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County 119/26 over Stonecoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.