US Bridges

CR 42 over Lockhart Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile South of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000054A256

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 42 over Lockhart Run is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying CR 42 over Lockhart Run 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,043 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesCR 42
CrossesLockhart Run
Location0.01 Mile South of Wv 14
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates39.17119, -81.49263
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,043 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$569,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 42 over Lockhart Run built?

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

What condition is CR 42 over Lockhart Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 42 over Lockhart Run carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 42 over Lockhart Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 42 over Lockhart Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.