US Bridges

US Route 19 over Mill Fall Run

Poor

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI South CO Rt 54 · Structure no. 00000000025A047

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Mill Fall Run is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 19 over Mill Fall Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesMill Fall Run
Location0.10 MI South CO Rt 54
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.46689, -80.21378
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2019)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$549,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Mill Fall Run built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Mill Fall 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Mill Fall Run carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Mill Fall Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US Route 19 over Mill Fall Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.