US Bridges

Wv 122 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.29 Miles W. of CR 23/5 · Structure no. 00000000032A054

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
654
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 122 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 122 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 654 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 798 by 2039. The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesWv 122
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.29 Miles W. of CR 23/5
RouteState Highway 12200
Coordinates37.54068, -80.66369
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length188 ft (57.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic654 (2019)
Projected traffic798 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 122 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 122 over Indian 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 122 over Indian Creek carry?

About 654 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 122 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 122 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.