Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonongalia County, West Virginia · 1.0 Mi. from Opekiska · Structure no. 2140002P
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 201 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday Creek?
The structure is 201 ft (61.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Lock & Dam Access over Whiteday Creek?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).