Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard Creek
FairMonongalia County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South US Rt 19 · Structure no. 00000000031A292
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 695 by 2041. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard 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 2024.
How much traffic does Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Mon CO Rt 43 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.