Wv 76 over Simpson Creek
FairBarbour County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E CO 16 · Structure no. 00000000001A072
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 76 over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 76 over Simpson Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2038. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 76 over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 76 over Simpson 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 76 over Simpson Creek carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 76 over Simpson Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 76 over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.