US Bridges

Wv 42 (t) over Tributary Lunice Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.01 South of CR 42/3 · Structure no. 00000000012A125

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 42 (t) over Tributary Lunice Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 42 (t) over Tributary Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 42 (t)
CrossesTributary Lunice Creek
Location0.01 South of CR 42/3
RouteState Highway 42
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13015, -79.20219
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2020)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Wv 42 (t) over Tributary Lunice Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Wv 42 (t) over Tributary 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 42 (t) over Tributary Lunice Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 42 (t) over Tributary Lunice Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 42 (t) over Tributary Lunice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.