US Bridges

US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI North to 119/2 · Structure no. 00000000044A178

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 119
CrossesRight Fork Spring Creek
Location0.08 MI North to 119/2
RouteU.S. Route 119
Coordinates38.74823, -81.37331
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Right Fork Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.