US Bridges

Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek

Good

Monroe County, West Virginia · 2.60 Miles N. of US 460 · Structure no. 00000000032A092

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,567
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,567 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,851 by 2038. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesFederal St/Us 219
CrossesRich Creek
Location2.60 Miles N. of US 460
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyMonroe County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.39714, -80.80131
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,567 (2018)
Projected traffic12,851 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek carry?

About 8,567 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Federal St/Us 219 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.