US Bridges

Virginia Avenue over Lost Creek

Fair

Harrison County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South CO Rt 48 · Structure no. 00000000017A914

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virginia Avenue over Lost Creek is a concrete frame carrying Virginia Avenue over Lost Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesVirginia Avenue
CrossesLost Creek
Location0.02 MI South CO Rt 48
RouteCity Street N0905
CountyHarrison County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15889, -80.34948
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Virginia Avenue over Lost Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virginia Avenue over Lost 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Virginia Avenue over Lost Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Virginia Avenue over Lost Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Virginia Avenue over Lost Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.