US Bridges

CR 85/4 over Pond Fork

Fair

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. of Wv 85 · Structure no. 00000000003A155

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/4 over Pond Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 85/4 over Pond Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 85/4
CrossesPond Fork
Location0.01 Mi. W. of Wv 85
RouteCounty Highway 854
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02621, -81.77516
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 CR 85/4 over Pond Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/4 over Pond 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 85/4 over Pond Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 85/4 over Pond Fork?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85/4 over Pond Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.