US Bridges

CR 19 over Whites Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 1.02 MI West Ofr CR 19/2 · Structure no. 00000000050A034

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 19 over Whites Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCR 19
CrossesWhites Creek
Location1.02 MI West Ofr CR 19/2
RouteCounty Highway 1900
Coordinates38.27876, -82.53216
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic726 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$95,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 19 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19 over Whites 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 19 over Whites Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 19 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.