US Bridges

Cr. 19/19 over South Fork

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. E. of Cr. 19/33 · Structure no. 00000000028A073

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 19/19 over South Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 19/19 over South Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 88 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 19/19
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.01 Mi. E. of Cr. 19/33
RouteCounty Highway 1919
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.30954, -81.1405
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic48 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Cr. 19/19 over South Fork built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is Cr. 19/19 over South 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 Cr. 19/19 over South Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 19/19 over South Fork?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 19/19 over South Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.