US Bridges

County Route 40/4 over Indian Fork

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of CO 21 · Structure no. 00000000021A099

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40/4 over Indian Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 40/4 over Indian Fork in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40/4
CrossesIndian Fork
Location0.01 MI E of CO 21
RouteCounty Highway 4004
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92613, -80.60377
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic81 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40/4 over Indian Fork built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40/4 over Indian 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40/4 over Indian Fork carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 40/4 over Indian Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40/4 over Indian Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.