Wv 55 over Little Beaver Creek
FairNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles W. of CR 4/1 · Structure no. 00000000034A126
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,130
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 55 over Little Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 55 over Little Beaver Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 6,130 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,479 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 55 over Little Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 55 over Little Beaver 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 55 over Little Beaver Creek carry?
About 6,130 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 55 over Little Beaver Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 55 over Little Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.