CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch
PoorCabell County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI North of CR 43 · Structure no. 00000000006A094
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 109 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 42 over Fork of Long Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.