US Bridges

US 119 NB over Garrett Fork

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI South of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000023A086

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 NB over Garrett Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 NB over Garrett Fork in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,390 by 2043. The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119 NB
CrossesGarrett Fork
Location0.09 MI South of CR 7
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.98162, -81.99165
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,390 by 2043
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 NB over Garrett Fork built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 NB over Garrett Fork 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 Garrett Fork carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 NB over Garrett Fork?

The structure is 194 ft (59 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 NB over Garrett Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.