US Bridges

US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run

Good

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI North CO Rt 19/2 · Structure no. 00000000025A243

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesPharaoh Run
Location0.07 MI North CO Rt 19/2
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.55386, -80.11965
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Pharaoh Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.