US Bridges

County Route 61/4 over Mulberry Fork

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.10 Miles S. of CR 61/2 · Structure no. 00000000010A272

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 61/4 over Mulberry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 61/4 over Mulberry Fork 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 61/4
CrossesMulberry Fork
Location0.10 Miles S. of CR 61/2
RouteCounty Highway 6104
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.09978, -81.22838
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2016)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 61/4 over Mulberry Fork built?

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

What condition is County Route 61/4 over Mulberry 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 61/4 over Mulberry Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is County Route 61/4 over Mulberry Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 61/4 over Mulberry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.