US Bridges

County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.42 Miles S. of CR 61/52 · Structure no. 00000000010A183

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,111
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple 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 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 1,111 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,355 by 2039. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 61/24
CrossesPowellton Fork
Location0.42 Miles S. of CR 61/52
RouteCounty Highway 6124
Coordinates38.08696, -81.31261
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,111 (2019)
Projected traffic1,355 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 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 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 May 2023.

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

About 1,111 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/24 over Powellton Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.