West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck.
PoorWood County, West Virginia · 0.01 M East of CR 47/9 · Structure no. 00000000054A098
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1990
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 437 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck. in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 87 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2042. The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck. built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.
What condition is West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck. 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck. carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck.?
The structure is 437 ft (133.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns West Virginia 47 over CR 47/17 and Walker Ck.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.