US Bridges

CR 42 over Davis Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S. of Wv ALT10 · Structure no. 00000000006A257

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
213 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Davis Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 42 over Davis Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,904 by 2042. The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 42
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.01 MI S. of Wv ALT10
RouteCounty Highway 4200
Coordinates38.3965, -82.32236
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length213 ft (65 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,904 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 42 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 42 over Davis 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 42 over Davis Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 213 ft (65 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.