US Bridges

County Route 19/43 over Middle Run

Poor

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.41 Miles N of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000021A223

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/43 over Middle Run is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 19/43 over Middle Run in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/43
CrossesMiddle Run
Location0.41 Miles N of US 19
RouteCounty Highway 1943
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.02159, -80.47809
Functional classRural Local

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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/43 over Middle Run built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/43 over Middle 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19/43 over Middle Run carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/43 over Middle Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/43 over Middle Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.