US Bridges

Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek

Poor

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI East CO Rt 45/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A107

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2041. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesMonongalia CR 45
CrossesLittle Indian Creek
Location0.05 MI East CO Rt 45/1
RouteCounty Highway 4500
Coordinates39.57307, -80.08045
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic620 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$512,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 45 over Little Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.