US Bridges

US 19 over Blacklick Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S of CR 19/17 · Structure no. 00000000028A057

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Blacklick Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 19 over Blacklick Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19
CrossesBlacklick Creek
Location0.04 MI S of CR 19/17
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.38353, -81.12148
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2020)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2040
Trucks9%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Blacklick Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Blacklick Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over Blacklick Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Blacklick Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over Blacklick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.