US Bridges

County Route 11 over Buckhannon River

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West of CO 11/5 · Structure no. 00000000001A015

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
249 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Buckhannon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11 over Buckhannon River in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 784 by 2038. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesBuckhannon River
Location0.07 MI West of CO 11/5
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.0686, -80.10388
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic784 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 County Route 11 over Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Buckhannon River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Buckhannon River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Buckhannon River?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.