US Bridges

CR 19/6 over Whites Creek

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI North of CR 19 · Structure no. 00000000050A037

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 19/6 over Whites Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 19/6 over Whites Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 19/6
CrossesWhites Creek
Location0.08 MI North of CR 19
RouteCounty Highway 1906
Coordinates38.29938, -82.54178
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 CR 19/6 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 19/6 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 19/6 over Whites Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 19/6 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 19/6 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.