US Bridges

US 119 over Trace Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East of CR 65/21 · Structure no. 00000000030A130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
163 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Trace Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over Trace Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,588 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesTrace Fork
Location0.01 MI East of CR 65/21
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77275, -82.22894
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMay 2023
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,588 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$828,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Trace Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Trace 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 119 over Trace Fork carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Trace Fork?

The structure is 163 ft (49.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.