US Bridges

US 119 over Turkey Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI N CO 20/5 · Structure no. 00000000049A085

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 119 over Turkey Run is a concrete slab carrying US 119 over Turkey Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 119
CrossesTurkey Run
Location0.14 MI N CO 20/5
RouteU.S. Route 11900
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.02922, -80.22028
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2038
Trucks12%
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$620,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 119 over Turkey Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 119 over Turkey Run 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 119 over Turkey Run carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 119 over Turkey Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 119 over Turkey Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.