Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork
PoorPosted for loadDoddridge County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI West CO Rt 55/2 · Structure no. 00000000009A042
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Segmental Box Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork is a concrete segmental box girder carrying Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 30 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork?
The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 23 over Laugherty Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.