Wv 68 over Pond Creek
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mi. S. CR.9/21 · Structure no. 00000000054A002
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 68 over Pond Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 68 over Pond Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2042. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 68 over Pond Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 68 over Pond Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 68 over Pond Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 68 over Pond Creek?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 68 over Pond Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.