US Bridges

County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork

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Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of CR 61/52 · Structure no. 00000000010A182

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 671 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/24
CrossesPowellton Fork
Location0.01 Miles S. of CR 61/52
RouteCounty Highway 6124
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09178, -81.31688
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic671 by 2042
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 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 August 2023.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.