US Bridges

US 119 over Lick Fork

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI S of CR 26 · Structure no. 00000000044A118

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Lick Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 119 over Lick Fork 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesLick Fork
Location0.14 MI S of CR 26
RouteU.S. Route 119
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.77855, -81.36331
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$835,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Lick Fork built?

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

What condition is US 119 over Lick Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 119 over Lick Fork carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Lick Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Lick Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.