US Bridges

West Virginia 31 over Williams Creek

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.02 M South of Wv 14 · Structure no. 00000000054A260

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 31 over Williams Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Virginia 31 over Williams Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,570 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 325 ft wide.

CarriesWest Virginia 31
CrossesWilliams Creek
Location0.02 M South of Wv 14
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates39.38998, -81.44458
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width325 ft (99.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2022)
Projected traffic3,570 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 31 over Williams Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 31 over Williams 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 31 over Williams Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 31 over Williams Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 325 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 31 over Williams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.