US Bridges

County Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles W. of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000032A070

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2039. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Rout 219/13
CrossesRock Camp Creek
Location0.08 Miles W. of US 219
RouteCounty Highway 21913
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.50377, -80.61288
Functional classRural Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2019)
Projected traffic61 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$582,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp 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 Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Rout 219/13 over Rock Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.