US Bridges

County Route 80/5 over Dry Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile E of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A278

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 80/5 over Dry Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 80/5 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long and 37 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 80/5
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.01 Mile E of Wv 80
RouteCounty Highway 8005
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.41829, -81.7909
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length167 ft (51 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2020)
Projected traffic32 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 County Route 80/5 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 80/5 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 80/5 over Dry Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 80/5 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 167 ft (51 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 80/5 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.