US Bridges

Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek

Good

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI E of CR 83/13 · Structure no. 00000000024A388

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,784 by 2042. The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWv 83
CrossesLittle Slate Creek
Location0.06 MI E of CR 83/13
RouteState Highway 8300
Coordinates37.34401, -81.78118
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length69 ft (20.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,784 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (20.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 83 over Little Slate Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.