The West
Virginia Division of Highways will be closing the Camp Creek Bridge (PFC
Abraham G. Sams Memorial Bridge) in Clay County on Wednesday, September 28
at 5:00 p.m.
The
WVDOH considers it in the best interest of the public’s safety to close the
structure. The 91-year-old bridge has been on a 12 month inspection schedule
since 2012, due to its deteriorating condition. The bridge sustained damage
during the June 23, 2016 flood and a special damage inspection was conducted on
June 27, 2016. A routine bridge inspection was done on September 1, 2016 and
significant deficiencies were found.
The
bridge will remain open for pedestrian use and inspections will be performed
every three months to ensure the structure is safe for foot traffic.
A
replacement bridge has been designed and given environmental clearance. The DOH
is currently awaiting right-of-way clearance for the project.