US Bridges

County Route 11 over Sand Fork

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI S of CO 11/3 · Structure no. 00000000011A030

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Sand Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 11 over Sand Fork in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesSand Fork
Location0.11 MI S of CO 11/3
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96074, -80.67086
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length61 ft (18.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over Sand Fork built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Sand 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 September 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Sand Fork?

The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Sand Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.