County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek
FairPosted for loadTyler County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. West JCT Wv 18 · Structure no. 00000000048A096
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 165 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 128
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 128 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2042. The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek carry?
About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.4 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 56 over Middle Island Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.