US Bridges

County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.23 Mile West CR 42 · Structure no. 00000000042A229

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill Creek is a concrete frame carrying County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,662 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 46
CrossesRight Fork of Mill Creek
Location0.23 Mile West CR 42
RouteCounty Highway 4600
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73554, -79.98633
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2019)
Projected traffic1,662 by 2039
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46 over Right Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.