US Bridges

County Route 61/24 over Jenkins Fork

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 61/50 · Structure no. 00000000010A179

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,793
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/24 over Jenkins Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 61/24 over Jenkins Fork in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,793 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,187 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 33 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 61/24
CrossesJenkins Fork
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 61/50
RouteCounty Highway 6124
Coordinates38.10617, -81.32202
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,793 (2020)
Projected traffic2,187 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/24 over Jenkins Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/24 over Jenkins 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/24 over Jenkins Fork carry?

About 1,793 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/24 over Jenkins Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/24 over Jenkins Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.