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Elk Creek Thru Truss

Photo taken by Brian McKee 7-4-2011

Bridge appears in danger of collapse. It also seems to be on a private road.

Overview: Through Truss bridge over Elk Creek on County Route 57/15
Location: Barbour County, West Virginia
Status: Open to traffic
History: Built 1886
Builder: - Mt. Vernon Bridge Co. of Mt. Vernon, Ohio
Design: Through Truss
Dimensions: Length of largest span: 92.9 ft.
Total length: 96.1 ft.
Deck width: 12.1 ft.
Approximate latitude, longitude: +39.13833, -80.10500 (decimal degrees)
39°08'18" N, 80°06'18" W (degrees°minutes'seconds")
Approximate UTM coordinates: 17/577349/4332509 (zone/easting/northing)
USGS topographic map: Philippi
Inventory number: BH 47563 (Bridgehunter.com ID)
Inspection (as of 03/2011): Deck condition rating: Very Good (8 out of 9)
Superstructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Substructure condition rating: Fair (5 out of 9)
Appraisal: Structurally deficient
Sufficiency rating: 22.1 (out of 100)
Average daily traffic (as of 2009): 10