Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek
FairPosted for loadGrant County, West Virginia · 0.58 MI S of CR 28/7 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A043
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2043. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.