WV47 over Cove Creek
GoodGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of Wv 18 · Structure no. 00000000011A139
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 116 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WV47 over Cove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WV47 over Cove Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 87 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2038. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WV47 over Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is WV47 over Cove 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does WV47 over Cove Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is WV47 over Cove Creek?
The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns WV47 over Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.