US Bridges

Forest Road over Capon Run

Poor

Hardy County, West Virginia · Off Wv SR 259/6 · Structure no. 080804000001015

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
1998 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Forest Road over Capon Run is a steel culvert carrying Forest Road over Capon Run in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Road
CrossesCapon Run
LocationOff Wv SR 259/6
RouteFederal Lands Road WV343
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.80001, -78.87159
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (1998)
Projected traffic120 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Road over Capon Run built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Road over Capon Run 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Forest Road over Capon Run carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (1998 count).

How long is Forest Road over Capon Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.7 m).

Who owns Forest Road over Capon Run?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.