US Bridges

County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.02 M South of CR 40/2 · Structure no. 00000000054A092

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2039. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 42
CrossesLittle Tygart Creek
Location0.02 M South of CR 40/2
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.15677, -81.49932
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2039
Trucks10%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$110,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.