County Route 62 over Big Grave Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarshall County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mi. West JCT CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000026A049
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 62 over Big Grave Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 62 over Big Grave Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 366 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 62 over Big Grave Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 62 over Big 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 62 over Big Grave Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is County Route 62 over Big Grave Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 62 over Big Grave Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.