US Bridges

US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River

FairPosted for load

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI East of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A109

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
298 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River is a steel truss - thru carrying US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,564 by 2042. The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119 Connector
CrossesTug Fork River
Location0.08 MI East of US 52
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67313, -82.27994
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length298 ft (90.7 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,564 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$663,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River 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 US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.7 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 Connector over Tug Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.