US Bridges

West Virginia 47 over Goose Creek

Good

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile East of CR 2 · Structure no. 00000000053A062

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 47 over Goose Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 47 over Goose Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,254 by 2039. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 47
CrossesGoose Creek
Location0.01 Mile East of CR 2
RouteState Highway 47
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14278, -81.33752
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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2019)
Projected traffic1,254 by 2039
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 47 over Goose Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 47 over Goose 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 2023.

How much traffic does West Virginia 47 over Goose Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 47 over Goose Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 47 over Goose Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.