Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek
FairWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CR 9/3 · Structure no. 00000000055A208
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,090 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Wv 97 over Shannon Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.