US Bridges

Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek

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Mason County, West Virginia · 0.81 M. N. of CR 62/22 · Structure no. 00000000027A182

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
143 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,385 by 2042. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 46 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 62
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location0.81 M. N. of CR 62/22
RouteState Highway 62
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8547, -82.13212
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2022)
Projected traffic14,385 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 62 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.