US Bridges

Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork

Good

Doddridge County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. E. of Dod. Co. 1 · Structure no. 00000000009A131

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork in Doddridge County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,145 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt. 23
CrossesTalkington Fork
Location0.02 Mi. E. of Dod. Co. 1
RouteState Highway 23
CountyDoddridge County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.39357, -80.63554
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,145 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt. 23 over Talkington Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.