US Bridges

County Route 30 over French Creek

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of CO 30/5 · Structure no. 00000000049A134

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
282
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 30 over French Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 30 over French Creek in Upshur 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 282 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2035. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Route 30
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.04 MI W of CO 30/5
RouteCounty Highway 3000
Coordinates38.90099, -80.25598
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic282 (2015)
Projected traffic348 by 2035
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 County Route 30 over French Creek built?

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

What condition is County Route 30 over French 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 30 over French Creek carry?

About 282 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is County Route 30 over French Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 30 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.