US Bridges

County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.31 Miles S. of CR 6/1 · Structure no. 00000000010A181

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,045
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork 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 1,045 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/24
CrossesPowellton Fork
Location0.31 Miles S. of CR 6/1
RouteCounty Highway 6124
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.0956, -81.32048
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,045 (2019)
Projected traffic1,275 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$456,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is County Route 61/24 over Powellton 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 April 2023.

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

About 1,045 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.