US Bridges

County Route 48 over Fishing Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT WV20 · Structure no. 00000000052A120

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 48 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 48 over Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,233 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 48
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT WV20
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.5705, -80.73296
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,233 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$266,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 48 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 48 over Fishing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 48 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 48 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 48 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.