US Bridges

Wv 97 over Rockcastle Creek

Good

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI W of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A253

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 97 over Rockcastle Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 97 over Rockcastle Creek in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,860 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 97
CrossesRockcastle Creek
Location0.04 MI W of Wv 10
RouteState Highway 9700
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.58586, -81.5318
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length148 ft (45.2 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic2,860 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wv 97 over Rockcastle Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 97 over Rockcastle 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 97 over Rockcastle Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 97 over Rockcastle Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.2 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 97 over Rockcastle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.