US Bridges

Wv 122 over Indian Creek

Fair

Monroe County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 23/7 · Structure no. 00000000032A057

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
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 1991, so it is 34 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2039. The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesWv 122
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 23/7
RouteState Highway 12200
Coordinates37.52866, -80.65493
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length148 ft (45 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic741 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 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 1991, making it 34 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 122 over Indian Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 122 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 122 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.