US Bridges

Cr. 102/3 over Tug Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. W. of Wv 103 · Structure no. 00000000024A225

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
124 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 102/3 over Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 102/3 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 102/3
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.01 Mi. W. of Wv 103
RouteCounty Highway 10203
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.4117, -81.57831
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic21 by 2043
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 Cr. 102/3 over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 102/3 over Tug 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 Cr. 102/3 over Tug Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 102/3 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 102/3 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.