US Bridges

County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 1.59 Mi. South JCT US250 · Structure no. 00000000026A059

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 139 by 2040. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 89
CrossesWv Fork Fish Creek
Location1.59 Mi. South JCT US250
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.73472, -80.5806
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic139 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$159,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 89 over Wv Fork Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.