US Bridges

County Route 19 over Caldwell Run

Poor

Ohio County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. East JCT CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000035A015

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19 over Caldwell Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 19 over Caldwell Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Route 19
CrossesCaldwell Run
Location0.05 Mi. East JCT CR 17
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates40.04391, -80.71166
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic488 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19 over Caldwell Run built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19 over Caldwell Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19 over Caldwell Run carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19 over Caldwell Run?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19 over Caldwell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.