Hughes Street over New Creek
FairMineral County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI S of Wv 46 F · Structure no. 00000000029A900
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hughes Street over New Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hughes Street over New Creek in Mineral County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hughes Street over New Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hughes Street over New 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Hughes Street over New Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Hughes Street over New Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Hughes Street over New Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.