US Bridges

CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI East of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000022A105

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCR 19/1
CrossesBig Harts Creek
Location0.09 MI East of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 1901
Coordinates38.01028, -82.13313
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19/1 over Big Harts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.