US Bridges

Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI North CO Rt 76/5 · Structure no. 00000000031A153

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesMon CO Rt 76
CrossesBooths Creek
Location0.02 MI North CO Rt 76/5
RouteCounty Highway 7600
Coordinates39.50328, -79.9578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mon CO Rt 76 over Booths Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.