US Bridges

Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek

Poor

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi.W.Of Cr. 15 · Structure no. 00000000041A138

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek in Raleigh 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesWv 99
CrossesBreckenridge Creek
Location0.07 Mi.W.Of Cr. 15
RouteState Highway 9900
Coordinates37.764, -81.41655
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,310 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek built?

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

What condition is Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 99 over Breckenridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.