US Bridges

Wv 46 (f) over Deep Run

Fair

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI E of CR 42/3 Sls · Structure no. 00000000029A058

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 46 (f) over Deep Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 46 (f) over Deep Run in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 46 (f)
CrossesDeep Run
Location0.25 MI E of CR 42/3 Sls
RouteState Highway 4600
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39868, -79.13337
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2040
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 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 Deep Run built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 46 (f) over Deep Run 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 46 (f) over Deep Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 46 (f) over Deep Run?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Wv 46 (f) over Deep Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.