Wv 122 over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles W. of US 219 · Structure no. 00000000032A058
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 444
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 122 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 122 over Indian Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 444 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 542 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Wv 122 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 122 over Indian 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 122 over Indian Creek carry?
About 444 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Wv 122 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 122 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.