US Bridges

County Route 19/66 over Glady Fork

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. N. of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000028A329

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/66 over Glady Fork is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 19/66 over Glady Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/66
CrossesGlady Fork
Location0.08 Mi. N. of CR 27
RouteCounty Highway 1966
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.35829, -81.10122
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/66 over Glady Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/66 over Glady 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19/66 over Glady Fork carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/66 over Glady Fork?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/66 over Glady Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.