Wv 80 over Elk Creek
PoorLogan County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI South of CR 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000023A087
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 80 over Elk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 80 over Elk Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2042. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 80 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 80 over Elk 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 80 over Elk Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 80 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 80 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.