US Bridges

Wv 122 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.03 Miles W. of CR 23/5 · Structure no. 00000000032A055

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
645
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 5 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 645 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 826 by 2039. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesWv 122
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.03 Miles W. of CR 23/5
RouteState Highway 12200
Coordinates37.53944, -80.66056
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic645 (2019)
Projected traffic826 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
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 645 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 122 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 122 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.