US Bridges

P&f 802 over Camp Creek

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.16 Mi. South of P&f 801 · Structure no. 00000000028A070

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P&f 802 over Camp Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying P&f 802 over Camp Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesP&f 802
CrossesCamp Creek
Location0.16 Mi. South of P&f 801
RouteState Lands Road 80200
Coordinates37.50447, -81.13369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was P&f 802 over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is P&f 802 over Camp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does P&f 802 over Camp Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is P&f 802 over Camp Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns P&f 802 over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.