US Bridges

US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mi. N. JCT CR 219/12 · Structure no. 00000000038A115

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 219 & Wv 55
CrossesBig Spring Fork
Location0.31 Mi. N. JCT CR 219/12
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.41612, -80.11922
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,260 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$925,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork built?

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

What condition is US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 219 & Wv 55 over Big Spring Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.