P & F 801 over Mash Fork
PoorPosted for loadMercer County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI W of P & F 802 · Structure no. 00000000028A071
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 66 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
P & F 801 over Mash Fork is a wood or timber box beam or girders - multiple carrying P & F 801 over Mash Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was P & F 801 over Mash Fork built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is P & F 801 over Mash 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does P & F 801 over Mash Fork carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is P & F 801 over Mash Fork?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns P & F 801 over Mash Fork?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.