US 119 Alternate over Tug Fork River
FairMingo County, West Virginia · Ky State Line · Structure no. 00000000030A279
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 354 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,076
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 119 Alternate over Tug Fork River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 119 Alternate over Tug Fork River 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 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 7,076 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,407 by 2036. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 35 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 119 Alternate over Tug Fork River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 119 Alternate 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 2022.
How much traffic does US 119 Alternate over Tug Fork River carry?
About 7,076 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US 119 Alternate over Tug Fork River?
The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 119 Alternate over Tug Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.