Wv 42 (t) over Lunice Creek
FairGrant County, West Virginia · 0.72 MI North of CR 42/3 · Structure no. 00000000012A131
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 42 (t) over Lunice Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 42 (t) over Lunice Creek in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2021, 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 42 (t) over Lunice Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Wv 42 (t) over 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 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 42 (t) over Lunice Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Wv 42 (t) over Lunice Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 42 (t) over Lunice Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.