Wv 71 over Widemouth Creek
FairMercer County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mile S of CO 71/12 · Structure no. 00000000028A309
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 71 over Widemouth Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 71 over Widemouth Creek in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 788 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 25 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 71 over Widemouth Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 71 over Widemouth 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 71 over Widemouth Creek carry?
About 750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 71 over Widemouth Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 71 over Widemouth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.