County Route 47/1 over Dry Run
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile W of CR 50/1 · Structure no. 00000000054A099
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 47/1 over Dry Run is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 47/1 over Dry Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 County Route 47/1 over Dry Run built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is County Route 47/1 over Dry Run 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 47/1 over Dry Run carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 47/1 over Dry Run?
The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 47/1 over Dry Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.