US Bridges

County Route 19/45 over Whitestick Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 19/88 · Structure no. 00000000041A306

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/45 over Whitestick Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Route 19/45 over Whitestick Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 276 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/45
CrossesWhitestick Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 19/88
RouteCounty Highway 1945
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78737, -81.18067
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic276 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 County Route 19/45 over Whitestick Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/45 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19/45 over Whitestick Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/45 over Whitestick Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/45 over Whitestick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.