US Bridges

Wv 62 over Tenmile Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 1.99 MI N of CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000027A191

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 62 over Tenmile Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 62 over Tenmile Creek in Mason County, West Virginia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesWv 62
CrossesTenmile Creek
Location1.99 MI N of CR 23
RouteState Highway 62
Coordinates38.77454, -81.98654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic945 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 62 over Tenmile Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 62 over Tenmile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 62 over Tenmile Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 62 over Tenmile Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 62 over Tenmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.