US Bridges

Wv 331 over Little Mill Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 1.84 MI W of CR 87/3 · Structure no. 00000000018A259

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 331 over Little Mill Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 331 over Little Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2039. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesWv 331
CrossesLittle Mill Creek
Location1.84 MI W of CR 87/3
RouteState Highway 331
Coordinates38.86382, -81.85351
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic270 by 2039
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 331 over Little Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 331 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 331 over Little Mill Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 331 over Little Mill Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 331 over Little Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.