US Bridges

US 219 over Indian Creek

Good

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.81 Miles N. of Wv 122 · Structure no. 00000000032A063

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,790
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,184 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesUS 219
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.81 Miles N. of Wv 122
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates37.52522, -80.61555
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2020)
Projected traffic2,184 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.