County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River
GoodRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 M West of CR 19/10 · Structure no. 00000000043A066
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 190 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 190 ft (57.8 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 19 over South Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.