US Bridges

West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.56 Mile East of US 50 · Structure no. 00000000054A190

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 47
CrossesWorthington Creek
Location0.56 Mile East of US 50
RouteState Highway 47
Coordinates39.2593, -81.53356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2022)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 47 over Worthington Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.