US Bridges

W. V. 66 over Deer Creek

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.39 MI E JCT C R 7/1 · Structure no. 00000000038A014

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. V. 66 over Deer Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying W. V. 66 over Deer Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,103 by 2042. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW. V. 66
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.39 MI E JCT C R 7/1
RouteState Highway 6600
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40384, -79.86782
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,103 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$755,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W. V. 66 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. V. 66 over Deer 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does W. V. 66 over Deer Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is W. V. 66 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W. V. 66 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.