US Bridges

US 219 over Second Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles N. of CR 219/1 · Structure no. 00000000032A066

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,477
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 over Second Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 219 over Second Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 3,477 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,242 by 2040. The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 219
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.02 Miles N. of CR 219/1
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.68465, -80.45645
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,477 (2020)
Projected traffic4,242 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$108,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 over Second 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 Second Creek carry?

About 3,477 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 219 over Second Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.