Ha 902/47 over Panther Creek
PoorMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR.3 · Structure no. 00000000024A341
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 57 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ha 902/47 over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ha 902/47 over Panther Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ha 902/47 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ha 902/47 over Panther 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Ha 902/47 over Panther Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Ha 902/47 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Ha 902/47 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.