US Bridges

US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000022A100

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
498 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2042. The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119 (nb)
CrossesLittle Coal River
Location0.05 MI North of CR 8
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates38.2671, -81.80544
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length498 ft (151.7 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$705,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River 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 US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River?

The structure is 498 ft (151.7 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 (nb) over Little Coal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.