US Bridges

County Route 11/5 over Walnut Fork

GoodPosted for load

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.59 MI N CO 11 · Structure no. 00000000021A041

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11/5 over Walnut Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 11/5 over Walnut Fork in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 62 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2038. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11/5
CrossesWalnut Fork
Location0.59 MI N CO 11
RouteCounty Highway 1105
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.04713, -80.69168
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic58 by 2038
Trucks9%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11/5 over Walnut Fork built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Route 11/5 over Walnut 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11/5 over Walnut Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11/5 over Walnut Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11/5 over Walnut Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.