County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek
FairWood County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile N of CR 42/1 · Structure no. 00000000054A179
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 61 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 box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 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 October 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 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 42 over Little Tygart Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.