US Bridges

Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.18 Miles N JCT US 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A147

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run in Randolph 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesRandolph CR 219/12
CrossesKings Run
Location0.18 Miles N JCT US 219
RouteCounty Highway 21912
Coordinates38.85794, -79.86182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic274 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run built?

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

What condition is Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Randolph CR 219/12 over Kings Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.