US Bridges

County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.21 Miles E. of Wv 61 · Structure no. 00000000010A168

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 488 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/5
CrossesBeards Fork
Location0.21 Miles E. of Wv 61
RouteCounty Highway 6105
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09342, -81.24626
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic488 by 2040
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$453,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/5 over Beards Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.