County Route 19 over Left Fork Spruce Creek
FairPosted for loadRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 34 · Structure no. 00000000043A069
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 19 over Left Fork Spruce Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 19 over Left Fork Spruce Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2039. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Left Fork Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 19 over Left Fork Spruce 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 19 over Left Fork Spruce Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 19 over Left Fork Spruce Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 19 over Left Fork Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.