US Bridges

US 48 X over Patterson Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI E of CR 05 Sls · Structure no. 00000000012A098

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 X over Patterson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 X over Patterson Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 998 by 2043. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 52 ft wide.

CarriesUS 48 X
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.07 MI E of CR 05 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 4800
Coordinates39.14154, -79.0732
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic998 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 US 48 X over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 X over Patterson 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 48 X over Patterson Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 48 X over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 X over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.