US Bridges

Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.93 MI E of CR 1/4 · Structure no. 00000000027A052

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
194 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,620 by 2042. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 62
CrossesSliding Hill Creek
Location0.93 MI E of CR 1/4
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.00557, -81.99042
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,620 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$275,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 62 over Sliding Hill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.