US Bridges

County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run

PoorPosted for load

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S County 46 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A082

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 12 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 46/2
CrossesLynn Camp Run
Location0.01 MI S County 46 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 4602
Coordinates38.7801, -80.35297
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2018)
Projected traffic6 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46/2 over Lynn Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.