US Bridges

Fayette Station Br over Wolf Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles from Wv Route · Structure no. 4780003P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Fayette Station Br over Wolf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fayette Station Br over Wolf Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFayette Station Br
CrossesWolf Creek
Location0.01 Miles from Wv Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.06564, -81.08022
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic375 by 2039
Trucks2%
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

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fayette Station Br over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Fayette Station Br over Wolf 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Fayette Station Br over Wolf Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Fayette Station Br over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Fayette Station Br over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.