US Bridges

US 219 over Rich Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.11 Miles N. of Wv 12 · Structure no. 00000000032A060

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,199
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Rich Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 219 over Rich Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 5,199 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,343 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.11 Miles N. of Wv 12
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.39674, -80.7973
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,199 (2020)
Projected traffic6,343 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Rich 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 over Rich Creek carry?

About 5,199 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.