US Bridges

County Route 11 over Butchers Fork

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CO 11/1 · Structure no. 00000000011A029

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Butchers Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11 over Butchers Fork in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesButchers Fork
Location0.01 MI N of CO 11/1
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.94915, -80.67008
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic137 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over Butchers Fork built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Butchers 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Butchers Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Butchers Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Butchers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.