US Bridges

US 219 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.07 Miles S of CR 219/32 · Structure no. 00000000032A065

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,807
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 219 over Indian 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 1,807 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.07 Miles S of CR 219/32
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.55698, -80.57202
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,807 (2019)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$897,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Indian Creek built?

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

What condition is US 219 over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,807 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.