US Bridges

County Route 19/19 over Peters Creek

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles S. of Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000034A137

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
33
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/19 over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19/19 over Peters Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2039. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 19/19
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.03 Miles S. of Wv 39
RouteCounty Highway 1919
Coordinates38.28003, -80.96208
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2019)
Projected traffic40 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/19 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/19 over Peters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

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

About 33 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/19 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/19 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.