US Bridges

County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT WV23 · Structure no. 00000000048A075

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 66
CrossesMcelroy Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT WV23
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.4013, -80.73242
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic68 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$63,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 66 over Mcelroy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.