US Bridges

County Route 19/4 over Spruce Creek

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000043A070

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/4 over Spruce Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 19/4 over Spruce Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 19/4
CrossesSpruce Creek
Location0.01 Mile East of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.07671, -81.01201
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$70,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/4 over Spruce Creek built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/4 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 19/4 over Spruce Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 19/4 over Spruce Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/4 over Spruce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.