US Bridges

US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles South CO Rt 48 · Structure no. 00000000025A233

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2041. The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesBingamon Creek
Location0.04 Miles South CO Rt 48
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.4323, -80.27762
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length146 ft (44.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2019)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2021.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Bingamon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.