US Bridges

Wv 622 over Wolfpen Run

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.50 MI N of Wv 501 · Structure no. 00000000020A728

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 622 over Wolfpen Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 622 over Wolfpen Run in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,103 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 622
CrossesWolfpen Run
Location1.50 MI N of Wv 501
RouteState Highway 62200
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.44103, -81.73047
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (2.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,103 by 2043
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 Wolfpen Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 622 over Wolfpen Run 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 622 over Wolfpen Run carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 622 over Wolfpen Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (2.9 m).

Who owns Wv 622 over Wolfpen Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.