US Bridges

CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North of CO 16/2 · Structure no. 00000000041A304

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 19/66
CrossesLittle Whitestick Creek
Location0.03 MI North of CO 16/2
RouteCounty Highway 1966
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78902, -81.18407
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic37 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO 19/66 over Little Whitestick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.