US Bridges

Wv 270 over Lost Creek

Good

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East CO Rt 27/4 · Structure no. 00000000017A154

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 270 over Lost Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 270 over Lost Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,065 by 2041. The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 270
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.02 MI East CO Rt 27/4
RouteState Highway 27000
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19282, -80.39806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length164 ft (50.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,065 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 270 over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 270 over Lost Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 270 over Lost Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 270 over Lost Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 270 over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.