Wv 49 over Thacker Creek
PoorMingo County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI North of Wv 49/2 · Structure no. 00000000030A058
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 49 over Thacker Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 49 over Thacker Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 893 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 32 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 49 over Thacker Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 49 over Thacker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 49 over Thacker Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 49 over Thacker Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 49 over Thacker Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.