Wv 80 over Dry Fork
FairMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. N. of 102/35 · Structure no. 00000000024A161
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 203 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 80 over Dry Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 80 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 61 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,204 by 2042. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 80 over Dry Fork built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is Wv 80 over Dry 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 Wv 80 over Dry Fork carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Wv 80 over Dry Fork?
The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 80 over Dry Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.