US Bridges

CO 5/3 over Dry Fork

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.04 Miles South of Wv 80 · Structure no. 00000000024A343

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 5/3 over Dry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 5/3 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO 5/3
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.04 Miles South of Wv 80
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.4016, -81.78529
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 5/3 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 5/3 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 CO 5/3 over Dry Fork carry?

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

How long is CO 5/3 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO 5/3 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.