US Bridges

US 119 over Hurricane Creek

Poor

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.06 M North of CR 119/22 · Structure no. 00000000044A103

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 119 over Hurricane Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesUS 119
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location0.06 M North of CR 119/22
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.54251, -81.34983
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,040 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Hurricane 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.