US Bridges

US 119 over Left Hand Run

PoorPosted for load

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.27 Mile South of CR 54 · Structure no. 00000000044A107

Built
1919
106 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Left Hand Run is a concrete slab carrying US 119 over Left Hand Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1919, so it is 106 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesLeft Hand Run
Location0.27 Mile South of CR 54
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.61673, -81.39033
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,560 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Left Hand Run built?

It was built in 1919, making it 106 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Left Hand Run 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 January 2024.

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

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Left Hand Run?

The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Left Hand Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.