US Bridges

County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek

Poor

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 16 · Structure no. 00000000008A054

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 22
CrossesSycamore Creek
Location0.01 MI N of Wv 16
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.35892, -81.15299
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic242 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22 over Sycamore 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.