US Bridges

US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI North CO Rt 28/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A062

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek is a concrete slab carrying US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,905 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS Route 19
CrossesBranch of Dunkard Creek
Location0.27 MI North CO Rt 28/1
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.72005, -80.06247
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
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,905 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$511,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1920, making it 105 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 2023.

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

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US Route 19 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.