Wv 63 over Howard Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.19 Miles S. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A143
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,993
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 63 over Howard Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Wv 63 over Howard Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,993 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,831 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 63 over Howard Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 63 over Howard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 63 over Howard Creek carry?
About 2,993 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is Wv 63 over Howard Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 63 over Howard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.