US Bridges

County Route 19/1 over Stony Creek

Good

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.55 Miles N. of CR 17/1 · Structure no. 00000000045A076

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
238
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 19/1 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying County Route 19/1 over Stony Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 19/1
CrossesStony Creek
Location0.55 Miles N. of CR 17/1
RouteCounty Highway 1901
Coordinates37.60415, -80.74246
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2019)
Projected traffic300 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 19/1 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 19/1 over Stony 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 19/1 over Stony Creek carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 19/1 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 19/1 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.