US Bridges

US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000041A179

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,520 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19 and Wv 3
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek
Location0.03 MI S of CR 9
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74977, -81.14023
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2020)
Projected traffic14,520 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek carry?

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

How long is US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 and Wv 3 over Little Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.