US Bridges

Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek

Good

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI W of CR 11 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A040

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,730 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 46 F
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.21 MI W of CR 11 Sls
RouteState Highway 4600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.44325, -78.83743
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2020)
Projected traffic2,730 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 46 F over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.