Depot Street over Polk Creek
FairLewis County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000021A907
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Depot Street over Polk Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Depot Street over Polk Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Depot Street over Polk Creek built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Depot Street over Polk 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Depot Street over Polk Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Depot Street over Polk Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Depot Street over Polk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.