US Bridges

US 19 over Whitestick Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. N. of Co. 119/12 · Structure no. 00000000041A308

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Whitestick Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 19 over Whitestick Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 6 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 15,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,120 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesUS 19
CrossesWhitestick Creek
Location0.04 Mi. N. of Co. 119/12
RouteU.S. Route 1900
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78933, -81.17249
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,100 (2020)
Projected traffic18,120 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Whitestick Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 over Whitestick Creek carry?

About 15,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Whitestick Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 19 over Whitestick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.