Wv 62 over Tyler Creek
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.32 MI N CR 25/25 · Structure no. 00000000020A374
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 62 over Tyler Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 62 over Tyler Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,741 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wv 62 over Tyler Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 62 over Tyler 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 62 over Tyler Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 62 over Tyler Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 62 over Tyler Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.