US Bridges

County Route 219/1 over Second Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 219/4 · Structure no. 00000000032A067

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
396
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 219/1 over Second Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 219/1 over Second Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 396 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 219/1
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 219/4
RouteCounty Highway 21901
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.66399, -80.45285
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic396 (2020)
Projected traffic499 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$863,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 219/1 over Second Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 219/1 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 County Route 219/1 over Second Creek carry?

About 396 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 219/1 over Second Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 219/1 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.