US Bridges

Wv 47 over Horn Creek

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI E of CO 8 · Structure no. 00000000011A097

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 47 over Horn Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wv 47 over Horn Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 47
CrossesHorn Creek
Location0.03 MI E of CO 8
RouteState Highway 4700
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04303, -80.82434
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic683 by 2038
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 47 over Horn Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 47 over Horn 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 47 over Horn Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 47 over Horn Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 47 over Horn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.