US Bridges

Wv 331 over Mill Creek

FairPosted for load

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. W. of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000018A126

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
156 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 331 over Mill Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 331 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,296 by 2039. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 331
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.04 Mi. W. of Wv 62
RouteState Highway 331
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86741, -81.81838
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length156 ft (47.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,296 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 331 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 331 over Mill 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 331 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 331 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 331 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.