US Bridges

County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.46 Miles E. of CR 61/4 · Structure no. 00000000010A268

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
343
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 343 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 418 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/2
CrossesDempsey Branch
Location0.46 Miles E. of CR 61/4
RouteCounty Highway 6102
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.10289, -81.22209
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic343 (2020)
Projected traffic418 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 61/2 over Dempsey Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch carry?

About 343 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.