US Bridges

US 119 over Left Hand Creek

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile South of CR 56 · Structure no. 00000000044A104

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

About this bridge

US 119 over Left Hand Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 119 over Left Hand 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,040 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesLeft Hand Creek
Location0.03 Mile South of CR 56
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.55189, -81.35196
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Left Hand Creek built?

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

What condition is US 119 over Left Hand 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over Left Hand Creek carry?

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

How long is US 119 over Left Hand Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Left Hand Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.