Wv 49 over Mate Creek
FairMingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of CR 9 · Structure no. 00000000030A186
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 199 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 49 over Mate Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 49 over Mate Creek in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2044. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 49 over Mate Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 49 over Mate 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 49 over Mate Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 49 over Mate Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 49 over Mate Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.