US Bridges

County Route 635/3 over Hite Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West CR 635/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A340

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 635/3 over Hite Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 635/3 over Hite Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 635/3
CrossesHite Fork
Location0.01 Mile West CR 635/2
RouteCounty Highway 6353
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.32058, -81.8128
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic21 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$500,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 635/3 over Hite Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 635/3 over Hite 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 635/3 over Hite Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 635/3 over Hite Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 635/3 over Hite Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.