County Road 70 over Arbuckle Creek
PoorMason County, West Virginia · 0.65 Mi. N. of Cr. 68 · Structure no. 00000000027A082
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 70 over Arbuckle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Road 70 over Arbuckle Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 70 over Arbuckle Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Road 70 over Arbuckle 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does County Road 70 over Arbuckle Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Road 70 over Arbuckle Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 70 over Arbuckle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.