US Bridges

U.S. 219 over Leading Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 3.48 Mi. E. Jct. US33 · Structure no. 00000000042A206

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
577 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. 219 over Leading Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U.S. 219 over Leading Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,523 by 2042. The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesU.S. 219
CrossesLeading Creek
Location3.48 Mi. E. Jct. US33
RouteU.S. Route 21900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.99372, -79.83114
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length577 ft (175.9 m)
Longest span121 ft (37 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,523 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. 219 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. 219 over Leading 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 U.S. 219 over Leading Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is U.S. 219 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 577 ft (175.9 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (37 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. 219 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.