US Bridges

CR 19/33 over South Fork

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI N of CR 19/24 · Structure no. 00000000028A173

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19/33 over South Fork is a concrete slab carrying CR 19/33 over South Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 19/33
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.06 MI N of CR 19/24
RouteCounty Highway 1933
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.30798, -81.14173
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2020)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$600,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19/33 over South Fork built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19/33 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19/33 over South Fork carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 19/33 over South Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19/33 over South Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.