CO 82/1 over Big Spring Creek
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West of CO 82/2 · Structure no. 00000000028A305
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 82/1 over Big Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 82/1 over Big Spring Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 85 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 82/1 over Big Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is CO 82/1 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 CO 82/1 over Big Spring Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is CO 82/1 over Big Spring Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CO 82/1 over Big Spring Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.