US Bridges

C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek

PoorPosted for load

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.52 MI N JCT CR 219/16 · Structure no. 00000000042A151

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 87 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 219/38
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.52 MI N JCT CR 219/16
RouteCounty Highway 21938
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.68157, -80.05308
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 219/38 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.