US Bridges

US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI W of CR 220/8 · Structure no. 00000000016A149

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 48 X
CrossesWalnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD
Location0.12 MI W of CR 220/8
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.13343, -78.98181
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 X over Walnut Bt. Rn. & Acc. RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.