US Bridges

County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO 16 · Structure no. 00000000011A150

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 22
CrossesRight Fork of Trace Fork
Location0.01 MI W CO 16
RouteCounty Highway 2200
Coordinates38.98338, -81.00158
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating66 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork?

The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 22 over Right Fork of Trace Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.