US Bridges

Wv 42 (t) over S.Fork of Lunice Creek

Fair

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.56 North of CR 42/7 · Structure no. 00000000012A126

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 42 (t) over S.Fork of Lunice Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 42 (t) over S.Fork of Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 42 (t)
CrossesS.Fork of Lunice Creek
Location0.56 North of CR 42/7
RouteState Highway 42
CountyGrant County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06851, -79.12476
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2020)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 S.Fork of Lunice Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 42 (t) over S.Fork of 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 42 (t) over S.Fork of Lunice Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 42 (t) over S.Fork of Lunice Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 42 (t) over S.Fork of Lunice Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.