US Bridges

County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles W. If CR 61/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A271

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
346
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch is a concrete culvert 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 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 346 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2039. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 61/2
CrossesDempsey Branch
Location0.06 Miles W. If CR 61/2
RouteCounty Highway 6102
Coordinates38.10122, -81.23037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic346 (2019)
Projected traffic422 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 61/2 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 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 2021.

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

About 346 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/2 over Dempsey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.