US Bridges

Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring Creek

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of CR 82/2 · Structure no. 00000000028A119

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 102
CrossesBig Spring Creek
Location0.02 MI W of CR 82/2
RouteState Highway 10200
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.30705, -81.31437
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2020)
Projected traffic893 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 102 over Big Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.