US Bridges

County Route 219/1 over Second Creek

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.16 Miles S. of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000032A068

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
393
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 219/1 over Second Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 219/1 over Second Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 393 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCounty Route 219/1
CrossesSecond Creek
Location0.16 Miles S. of US 219
RouteCounty Highway 21901
Coordinates37.6826, -80.45542
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic393 (2019)
Projected traffic495 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 219/1 over Second Creek carry?

About 393 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

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

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 219/1 over Second Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.