US Bridges

Wv 622 over Tuppers Creek

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000020A296

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 622 over Tuppers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 622 over Tuppers Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2042. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesWv 622
CrossesTuppers Creek
Location0.05 MI N of CR 32
RouteState Highway 622
Coordinates38.50412, -81.64601
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 622 over Tuppers Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 622 over Tuppers 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 622 over Tuppers Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 622 over Tuppers Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 622 over Tuppers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.