Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek
PoorGrant County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 28/7 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A044
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 54 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 42 T over North Fork Lunice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.