US Bridges

US 119 SB over Pigeon Creek

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI West of Wv 65 · Structure no. 00000000030A129

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 SB over Pigeon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 SB over Pigeon Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,856 by 2041. The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119 SB
CrossesPigeon Creek
Location0.11 MI West of Wv 65
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77783, -82.24746
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2021)
Projected traffic5,856 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$368,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 SB over Pigeon Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 SB over Pigeon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 SB over Pigeon Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 SB over Pigeon Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 SB over Pigeon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.