CO 5/2 over Dry Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A031
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 5/2 over Dry Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 5/2 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 263 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 5/2 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 5/2 over Dry Fork 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CO 5/2 over Dry Fork carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is CO 5/2 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CO 5/2 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.