County Route 23 over Whitethorn Creek
FairPendleton County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI S of CR 25 · Structure no. 00000000036A151
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 54 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 23 over Whitethorn Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 23 over Whitethorn Creek in Pendleton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 23 over Whitethorn Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 23 over Whitethorn 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 23 over Whitethorn Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 23 over Whitethorn Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 23 over Whitethorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.