US Bridges

Wv 46 F over New Creek

Good

Mineral County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI E of US 220 T · Structure no. 00000000029A080

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 46 F over New Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 46 F over New Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,095 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesWv 46 F
CrossesNew Creek
Location0.43 MI E of US 220 T
RouteState Highway 4600
Coordinates39.43933, -78.97186
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,095 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 New Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 46 F over New 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 January 2024.

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

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 46 F over New Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 46 F over New Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.