US Bridges

White Avenue over Deckers Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South CO Rt 64 · Structure no. 00000000031A904

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Avenue over Deckers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying White Avenue over Deckers Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWhite Avenue
CrossesDeckers Creek
Location0.03 MI South CO Rt 64
RouteCity Street N1095
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.62882, -79.93459
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2019)
Projected traffic3,100 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 White Avenue over Deckers Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Avenue over Deckers 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does White Avenue over Deckers Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is White Avenue over Deckers Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns White Avenue over Deckers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.