US Bridges

County Route 61/98 over Powellton Fork

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles W. of CR 61/24 · Structure no. 00000000010A258

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/98 over Powellton Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/98 over Powellton Fork in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/98
CrossesPowellton Fork
Location0.01 Miles W. of CR 61/24
RouteCounty Highway 6198
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.08306, -81.31019
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 61/98 over Powellton Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/98 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/98 over Powellton Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Route 61/98 over Powellton Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/98 over Powellton Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.