CR 19/38 over Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.40 MI S of CR 19/10 · Structure no. 00000000041A096
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 19/38 over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 19/38 over Piney Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 19/38 over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is CR 19/38 over Piney 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does CR 19/38 over Piney Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CR 19/38 over Piney Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 19/38 over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.