County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick
PoorBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S CO 22/2 · Structure no. 00000000004A079
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick in Braxton 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick?
The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 22 over Pickles Fork of Saltlick?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.