US Bridges

CR 19/5 over Whites Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000050A036

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19/5 over Whites Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 19/5 over Whites Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 119 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 19/5
CrossesWhites Creek
Location0.02 MI West of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 1905
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.26167, -82.52993
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic119 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CR 19/5 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19/5 over Whites 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 19/5 over Whites Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 19/5 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19/5 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.