US Bridges

US 19 over Enoch Branch

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles N. of Wv 55 · Structure no. 00000000034A108

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Enoch Branch is a steel culvert carrying US 19 over Enoch Branch in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,137 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long.

CarriesUS 19
CrossesEnoch Branch
Location0.04 Miles N. of Wv 55
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.36823, -80.82757
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 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 traffic10,900 (2020)
Projected traffic16,137 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 over Enoch Branch built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Enoch Branch 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 US 19 over Enoch Branch carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Enoch Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 19 over Enoch Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.