US Bridges

County Route 22 over Peters Creek

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.96 Miles E. of Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000034A135

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22 over Peters Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22 over Peters Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2039. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCounty Route 22
CrossesPeters Creek
Location0.96 Miles E. of Wv 39
RouteCounty Highway 2200
Coordinates38.2426, -81.04525
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2019)
Projected traffic123 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 County Route 22 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22 over Peters Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 22 over Peters Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 22 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.