US Bridges

Cr. 11 over Jacobs Fork

FairPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. W. of Wv. 16 · Structure no. 00000000024A078

Built
1916
109 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 11 over Jacobs Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cr. 11 over Jacobs Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCr. 11
CrossesJacobs Fork
Location0.03 Mi. W. of Wv. 16
RouteCounty Highway 1100
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.2378, -81.61044
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic368 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
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$700,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cr. 11 over Jacobs Fork built?

It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 11 over Jacobs 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 11 over Jacobs Fork carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 11 over Jacobs Fork?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 11 over Jacobs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.