US Bridges

Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of Wv 211 · Structure no. 00000000010A903

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1930
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Masonry
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek is a masonry arch - deck carrying Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1930, so it is 115 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFreewill Lane
CrossesDunloup Creek
Location0.01 Miles S. of Wv 211
RouteCity Street N1110
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.88992, -81.17362
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1930.

What condition is Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Freewill Lane over Dunloup Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.