US Bridges

US 19 over Beaver Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of C0 119/14 · Structure no. 00000000041A080

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 19 over Beaver Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,705 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.02 MI S of C0 119/14
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75413, -81.1493
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2020)
Projected traffic12,705 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Beaver 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.