US Bridges

County Route 30 over Skin Creek

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.24 MI N of CO 30/16 · Structure no. 00000000021A080

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 30 over Skin Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 30 over Skin Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2038. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 30
CrossesSkin Creek
Location0.24 MI N of CO 30/16
RouteCounty Highway 3000
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.91719, -80.3816
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic460 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 30 over Skin Creek built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 30 over Skin Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 30 over Skin Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 30 over Skin Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 30 over Skin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.