West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River
GoodRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.06 M East of CR 47/20 · Structure no. 00000000043A189
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 345 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2039. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River 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 West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River?
The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 47 over South Fork Hughes River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.