US Bridges

Wv 62 over Little Buffalo Creek

Fair

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.02 South of CR 35/3 · Structure no. 00000000040A138

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 62 over Little Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 62 over Little Buffalo Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,674 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 62
CrossesLittle Buffalo Creek
Location0.02 South of CR 35/3
RouteState Highway 62
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.56508, -81.96877
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
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2022)
Projected traffic4,674 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 62 over Little Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 62 over Little Buffalo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 62 over Little Buffalo Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 62 over Little Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 62 over Little Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.