US Bridges

County Route 80/2 over Dry Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile East of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A304

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 80/2 over Dry Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 80/2 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 80/2
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.02 Mile East of Wv 80
RouteCounty Highway 8002
Coordinates37.4259, -81.78982
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic158 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Route 80/2 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 80/2 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 80/2 over Dry Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 80/2 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 80/2 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.