US Bridges

Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI South of CR 9/16 · Structure no. 00000000054A254

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
193 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

CarriesWv Route 68
CrossesSouth Fork Lee Creek
Location0.35 MI South of CR 9/16
RouteState Highway 68
Coordinates39.15118, -81.71507
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length193 ft (58.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee Creek?

The structure is 193 ft (58.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 68 over South Fork Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.