US Bridges

Cr. 19/33 over Brush Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. S. of Cr. 19/29 · Structure no. 00000000028A172

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 19/33 over Brush Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cr. 19/33 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 19/33
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.08 Mi. S. of Cr. 19/29
RouteCounty Highway 1933
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.33577, -81.15016
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2019)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cr. 19/33 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 19/33 over Brush 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does Cr. 19/33 over Brush Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 19/33 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Cr. 19/33 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.