US Bridges

County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch

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Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles E. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A042

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
343
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/2
CrossesDempsey Branch
Location0.04 Miles E. of Wv 61
RouteCounty Highway 6102
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10023, -81.24308
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2019)
Projected traffic418 by 2039
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 County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.