County Route 47/42 over Negro Run
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI East of CR 47/42 · Structure no. 00000000054A242
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 47/42 over Negro Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 47/42 over Negro Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 3 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 47/42 over Negro Run built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 47/42 over Negro 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 47/42 over Negro Run carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Route 47/42 over Negro Run?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 47/42 over Negro Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.