US Bridges

County Route 19/22 over Line Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles N. of Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000034A133

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/22 over Line Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 19/22 over Line Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 244 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/22
CrossesLine Creek
Location0.20 Miles N. of Wv 39
RouteCounty Highway 1922
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.26242, -81.03326
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic244 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/22 over Line Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/22 over Line 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19/22 over Line Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/22 over Line Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/22 over Line Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.