US 19 Connector over Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI E of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A162
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,770 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 Connector over Piney Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 19 Connector over Piney Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 9,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,280 by 2040. The structure is 1,770 ft (539.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 Connector over Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 19 Connector 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 19 Connector over Piney Creek carry?
About 9,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US 19 Connector over Piney Creek?
The structure is 1,770 ft (539.4 m) long with a longest span of 260 ft (79.2 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 Connector over Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.