West Virginia 47 over Indian Creek
GoodRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.08 Mile East of CR 47/7 · Structure no. 00000000043A203
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 47 over Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 47 over Indian Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Virginia 47 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Virginia 47 over Indian 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 47 over Indian Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 47 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 47 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.