US Bridges

Wv 46 F over Pargut Run

Good

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of CR 9/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A039

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 46 F over Pargut Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 46 F over Pargut Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 46 F
CrossesPargut Run
Location0.02 MI E of CR 9/3 Sls
RouteState Highway 4600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4542, -78.87049
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$335,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 46 F over Pargut Run built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 46 F over Pargut Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 46 F over Pargut Run carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 46 F over Pargut Run?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 46 F over Pargut Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.