US Bridges

CO 1/2 over Tug Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI North of CO 3/4 · Structure no. 00000000024A326

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 1/2 over Tug Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 1/2 over Tug 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 525 by 2042. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 1/2
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.06 MI North of CO 3/4
RouteCounty Highway 102
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.50824, -81.92981
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic525 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 CO 1/2 over Tug Fork built?

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

What condition is CO 1/2 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO 1/2 over Tug Fork carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CO 1/2 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CO 1/2 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.