US Bridges

US 19 and Wv 3 over Piney Creek

Good

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 19/42 · Structure no. 00000000041A334

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 and Wv 3 over Piney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 and Wv 3 over Piney Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 19 and Wv 3
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 19/42
RouteU.S. Route 1900
Coordinates37.75714, -81.15684
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,900 (2023)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 and Wv 3 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 and Wv 3 over Piney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

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

About 15,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 19 and Wv 3 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 and Wv 3 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.