US Bridges

US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North CO Rt 119/5 · Structure no. 00000000046A054

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,940 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesUS Route 119
CrossesWhiteday Creek
Location0.02 MI North CO Rt 119/5
RouteU.S. Route 11900
Coordinates39.42301, -79.95539
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2020)
Projected traffic3,940 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns US Route 119 over Whiteday Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.