US Bridges

County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of CR 28 · Structure no. 00000000003A072

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 28/1
CrossesSpruce Laurel Fork
Location0.05 MI E of CR 28
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.93014, -81.75249
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckClosed grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 28/1 over Spruce Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.