US Bridges

West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.02 M West of CR 47/14 · Structure no. 00000000043A100

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run is a steel culvert carrying West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 684 by 2042. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 47
CrossesGrassy Run
Location0.02 M West of CR 47/14
RouteState Highway 47
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05521, -81.02434
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2042
Trucks9%
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$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns West Virginia 47 over Grassy Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.