US Bridges

County Route 83/2 over Dry Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of Wv 83 · Structure no. 00000000024A323

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 83/2 over Dry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 83/2 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 83/2
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.01 MI N of Wv 83
RouteCounty Highway 8302
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.34834, -81.76369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic315 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 83/2 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 83/2 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 83/2 over Dry Fork carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 83/2 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 83/2 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.