Wv 42 (t) over Branch Lunice Creek
FairGrant County, West Virginia · 0.63 MI N of C.R.42/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A046
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 42 (t) over Branch Lunice Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 42 (t) over Branch Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Branch Lunice Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 42 (t) over Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 42 (t) over Branch Lunice Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Wv 42 (t) over Branch Lunice Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 42 (t) over Branch Lunice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.