US Bridges

Us. 119 over Big Lick Run

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Roane County, West Virginia · 1.27 Mi. N. of CR.21 · Structure no. 00000000044A110

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Us. 119 over Big Lick Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Us. 119 over Big Lick Run in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2039. The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUs. 119
CrossesBig Lick Run
Location1.27 Mi. N. of CR.21
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66595, -81.39691
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (55 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2039
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Us. 119 over Big Lick Run built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Us. 119 over Big Lick Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Us. 119 over Big Lick Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Us. 119 over Big Lick Run?

The structure is 180 ft (55 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Us. 119 over Big Lick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.