US Bridges

Wv 129 over Peters Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000034A121

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 129 over Peters Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 129 over Peters Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2042. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 129
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 39
RouteState Highway 12900
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.27025, -80.99846
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length73 ft (22.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic165 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 129 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 129 over Peters 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 129 over Peters Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 129 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 129 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.