US Bridges

Wv Route 104 over Daves Fork

Fair

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI W of CR 219/5 · Structure no. 00000000028A144

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 104 over Daves Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Route 104 over Daves Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,850 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Route 104
CrossesDaves Fork
Location0.02 MI W of CR 219/5
RouteState Highway 10400
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36655, -81.07581
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2020)
Projected traffic17,850 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 104 over Daves Fork built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 104 over Daves 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wv Route 104 over Daves Fork carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 104 over Daves Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 104 over Daves Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.