US Bridges

Wv 87 over Mill Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.14 Mile West of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000018A253

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
159 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 87 over Mill Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 87 over Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,428 by 2039. The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 87
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.14 Mile West of Wv 62
RouteState Highway 87
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82794, -81.76506
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length159 ft (48.6 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,428 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 87 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 87 over Mill 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 87 over Mill Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 87 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.6 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 87 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.