Gary City Street over Tug Fork
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 103 · Structure no. 00000000024A902
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2020 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gary City Street over Tug Fork is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Gary City Street over Tug Fork in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 13 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gary City Street over Tug Fork built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Gary City Street 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gary City Street over Tug Fork carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Gary City Street over Tug Fork?
The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns Gary City Street over Tug Fork?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.