US Bridges

US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI South CO Rt 28/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A061

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long.

CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesBranch of Dunkard Creek
Location0.09 MI South CO Rt 28/1
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates39.71502, -80.06111
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.