US Bridges

US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug Fork

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South JCT US 52 · Structure no. 00000000030A183

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,672
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug Fork in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 9,672 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,912 by 2040. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 90 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesN&s Railroad Tug Fork
Location0.01 Mile South JCT US 52
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67617, -82.28351
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.4 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,672 (2020)
Projected traffic19,912 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$5.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug Fork carry?

About 9,672 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug Fork?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over N&s Railroad Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.