US Bridges

Countyroute 219/23 over Rich Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles E of CR 219/23 · Structure no. 00000000032A076

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
356
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Countyroute 219/23 over Rich Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Countyroute 219/23 over Rich Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 356 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 434 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCountyroute 219/23
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.06 Miles E of CR 219/23
RouteCounty Highway 21923
Coordinates37.39954, -80.79001
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic356 (2020)
Projected traffic434 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$337,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Countyroute 219/23 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Countyroute 219/23 over Rich 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Countyroute 219/23 over Rich Creek carry?

About 356 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Countyroute 219/23 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Countyroute 219/23 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.