US Bridges

County Route 82 over South Fork Fishing Creek

Good

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. South JCT WV20 · Structure no. 00000000052A140

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 82 over South Fork Fishing Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 82 over South Fork Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2040. The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 82
CrossesSouth Fork Fishing Creek
Location0.03 Mi. South JCT WV20
RouteCounty Highway 82
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.53243, -80.64244
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic548 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 82 over South Fork Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 82 over South Fork 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 82 over South Fork Fishing Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 82 over South Fork Fishing Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 82 over South Fork Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.