US Bridges

County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork

Good

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. E. of Wv 83 · Structure no. 00000000024A384

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 83/21
CrossesDry Fork
Location0.03 Mi. E. of Wv 83
RouteCounty Highway 8321
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.33881, -81.73287
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2040
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 83/21 over Dry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.