US Bridges

C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S JCT CR 18 · Structure no. 00000000038A095

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 219/36
CrossesSwago Creek
Location0.02 MI S JCT CR 18
RouteCounty Highway 21936
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19835, -80.13493
Functional classRural 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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 219/36 over Swago Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.