County Route 23 over Grave Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000026A034
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 23 over Grave Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 23 over Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 23 over Grave Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 23 over Grave 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 23 over Grave Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Route 23 over Grave Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 23 over Grave Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.