County Route 46 over Mud River
FairLincoln County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles E. of C.R. 58 · Structure no. 00000000022A138
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 46 over Mud River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 46 over Mud River in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 46 over Mud River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 46 over Mud River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 46 over Mud River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 46 over Mud River?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 46 over Mud River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.