US Bridges

N0535 over Dempsey Branch

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 8 · Structure no. 00000000010A905

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

N0535 over Dempsey Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N0535 over Dempsey Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesN0535
CrossesDempsey Branch
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 8
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07493, -81.15379
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2040
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 N0535 over Dempsey Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is N0535 over Dempsey Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does N0535 over Dempsey Branch carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is N0535 over Dempsey Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns N0535 over Dempsey Branch?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.