Wv 82 over Powells Creek
GoodNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles E of C.R. 82/1 · Structure no. 00000000034A145
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 82 over Powells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 82 over Powells Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2039. The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 82 over Powells Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 82 over Powells 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 82 over Powells Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 82 over Powells Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 82 over Powells Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.