US Bridges

US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek

Poor

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. S. Jct.Cr 219/3 · Structure no. 00000000038A114

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesUS 219 & Wv 55
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.03 Mi. S. Jct.Cr 219/3
RouteU.S. Route 21900
Coordinates38.24111, -80.08995
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$525,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 & Wv 55 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.