US Bridges

County Route 61/24 over Tucker Hollow

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.12 Miles S. of CR 61/43 · Structure no. 00000000010A239

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,687
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/24 over Tucker Hollow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 61/24 over Tucker Hollow 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,058 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/24
CrossesTucker Hollow
Location0.12 Miles S. of CR 61/43
RouteCounty Highway 6124
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.13595, -81.30289
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,687 (2019)
Projected traffic2,058 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 61/24 over Tucker Hollow built?

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

What condition is County Route 61/24 over Tucker Hollow 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 Tucker Hollow carry?

About 1,687 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/24 over Tucker Hollow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/24 over Tucker Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.