US Bridges

CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson Creek

FairPosted for load

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of Wv 46 (f) · Structure no. 00000000029A071

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2042. The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 46/25 Sls
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location0.03 MI N of Wv 46 (f)
RouteCounty Highway 4625
CountyMineral County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46484, -78.80574
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length134 ft (40.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic56 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 134 ft (40.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46/25 Sls over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.