US Bridges

US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N of CR 19/3 · Structure no. 00000000034A102

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 19 Nbl & Sbl
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 Miles N of CR 19/3
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.50921, -80.74612
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 19 Nbl & Sbl over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.