US Bridges

US 19 over Trout Run

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.55 Miles S. of CR 43/1 · Structure no. 00000000034A116

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,644
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Trout Run is a steel culvert carrying US 19 over Trout Run 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 11,644 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,767 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long.

CarriesUS 19
CrossesTrout Run
Location0.55 Miles S. of CR 43/1
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates38.34776, -80.83656
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,644 (2020)
Projected traffic16,767 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure4
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 Trout Run built?

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

What condition is US 19 over Trout Run 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 19 over Trout Run carry?

About 11,644 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Trout Run?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 19 over Trout Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.