US Bridges

Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of CO 57/10 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A098

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick is a concrete culvert carrying Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,750 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 57 F
CrossesSpaw Lick
Location0.01 MI W of CO 57/10 Sls
RouteState Highway 5700
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14248, -80.10815
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic3,750 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Wv Route 57 F over Spaw Lick?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.