US Bridges

County Route 31 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles S. of CR 31/4 · Structure no. 00000000010A130

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 31 over Meadow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 31 over Meadow Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,247 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 31
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.02 Miles S. of CR 31/4
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.85953, -80.85479
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,247 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 31 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 31 over Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 31 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 31 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 31 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.