Wv 62 over Oldtown Creek
PoorPosted for loadMason County, West Virginia · 0.99 MI N of CR 62/2 · Structure no. 00000000027A086
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 62 over Oldtown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 62 over Oldtown Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,090 by 2042. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Wv 62 over Oldtown Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 62 over Oldtown 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 62 over Oldtown Creek carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv 62 over Oldtown Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 62 over Oldtown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.