US Bridges

CR 84/2 over Tug Fork

PoorPosted for load

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile North of CO 84 · Structure no. 00000000024A327

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 84/2 over Tug Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 84/2 over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 84/2
CrossesTug Fork
Location0.01 Mile North of CO 84
RouteCounty Highway 8402
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.3448, -81.44045
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 84/2 over Tug Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 84/2 over Tug Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 84/2 over Tug Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 84/2 over Tug Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 84/2 over Tug Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.