US Bridges

Wv Route 76 over Simpson Creek

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI East Taylor CO 13 · Structure no. 00000000046A083

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 76 over Simpson Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Route 76 over Simpson Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2041. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesWv Route 76
CrossesSimpson Creek
Location0.06 MI East Taylor CO 13
RouteState Highway 7600
Coordinates39.2657, -80.13105
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Wv Route 76 over Simpson Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 76 over Simpson 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Wv Route 76 over Simpson Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 76 over Simpson Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 76 over Simpson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.