US Bridges

South Grove Street over Mill Race

Good

Grant County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile South of US 220 · Structure no. 00000000012A900

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Grove Street over Mill Race is a concrete culvert carrying South Grove Street over Mill Race in Grant County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesSouth Grove Street
CrossesMill Race
Location0.07 Mile South of US 220
RouteCity Street N1245
Coordinates38.99189, -79.12248
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 South Grove Street over Mill Race built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Grove Street over Mill Race in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does South Grove Street over Mill Race carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is South Grove Street over Mill Race?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns South Grove Street over Mill Race?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.