County Route 11 over Middle Fork River
PoorBarbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO 36 · Structure no. 00000000001A016
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 122 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 11 over Middle Fork River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 11 over Middle Fork River in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2038. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 11 over Middle Fork River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 11 over Middle Fork River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 11 over Middle Fork River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 11 over Middle Fork River?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 11 over Middle Fork River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.