County Route 19/49 over Brush Creek
FairPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South of CO 19/29 · Structure no. 00000000028A319
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 19/49 over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 19/49 over Brush Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 19/49 over Brush Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 19/49 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 19/49 over Brush Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 19/49 over Brush Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 19/49 over Brush Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.