Buckhannon Avenue over Elk Creek
PoorHarrison County, West Virginia · On Buckhannon Avenue · Structure no. 00000000017A922
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckhannon Avenue over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckhannon Avenue over Elk Creek in Harrison County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 76 years old, older 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.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 685 by 2041. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckhannon Avenue over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Buckhannon Avenue over Elk 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Buckhannon Avenue over Elk Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Buckhannon Avenue over Elk Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Buckhannon Avenue over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.