US Bridges

Wv 93 F over Elklick Run

Poor

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.13 MI N of CR 01 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A067

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 93 F over Elklick Run is a concrete continuous slab carrying Wv 93 F over Elklick Run in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 93 F
CrossesElklick Run
Location0.13 MI N of CR 01 Sls
RouteState Highway 9300
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19508, -79.16901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$140,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 93 F over Elklick Run built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 93 F over Elklick Run 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 93 F over Elklick Run carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 93 F over Elklick Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 93 F over Elklick Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.