Wv 55 over Muddlety Creek
PoorPosted for loadNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.17 Miles E. of CR 19/41 · Structure no. 00000000034A076
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 55 over Muddlety Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 55 over Muddlety Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 3 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 55 over Muddlety Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 55 over Muddlety 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 55 over Muddlety Creek carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 55 over Muddlety Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 55 over Muddlety Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.