US Bridges

US 119 NB over Little Coal River

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 3.71 MI South of CR 12 · Structure no. 00000000022A102

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,900
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 1981, so it is 44 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 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,280 by 2042. The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119 NB
CrossesLittle Coal River
Location3.71 MI South of CR 12
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates38.18232, -81.84915
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2022)
Projected traffic14,280 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 NB over Little Coal River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 NB over Little Coal River carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 NB over Little Coal River?

The structure is 274 ft (83.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 NB over Little Coal River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.