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Wv 47 over Fink Creek

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of CO 10 · Structure no. 00000000011A146

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 47 over Fink Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 47 over Fink Creek in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2038. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 47
CrossesFink Creek
Location0.04 MI W of CO 10
RouteState Highway 4700
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.02109, -80.74254
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic788 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Wv 47 over Fink Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 47 over Fink 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 47 over Fink Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 47 over Fink Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 47 over Fink Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.