US Bridges

County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles N of CR 19/49 · Structure no. 00000000034A030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/17
CrossesBuck Garden Creek
Location0.02 Miles N of CR 19/49
RouteCounty Highway 1917
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30422, -80.93671
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic110 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/17 over Buck Garden Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.