US Bridges

Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek

Poor

Berkeley County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of Whitacre Lan · Structure no. 00000000002A901

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek is a concrete slab carrying Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek in Berkeley County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld Mill Road
CrossesTuscarora Creek
Location0.02 MI S of Whitacre Lan
RouteCity Street N0995
CountyBerkeley County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46973, -77.98559
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mill Road over Tuscarora Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.