US Bridges

Us. 19 &us. 460 over South Fork

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Wv. 123 · Structure no. 00000000028A177

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 19 &us. 460 over South Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Us. 19 &us. 460 over South Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 14,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,645 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUs. 19 &us. 460
CrossesSouth Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Wv. 123
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.3161, -81.13564
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,645 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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. 19 &us. 460 over South Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 19 &us. 460 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Us. 19 &us. 460 over South Fork carry?

About 14,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Us. 19 &us. 460 over South Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Us. 19 &us. 460 over South Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.