US Bridges

Wv 104 over Daves Fork

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000028A165

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 104 over Daves Fork is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 104 over Daves Fork in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,975 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 104
CrossesDaves Fork
Location0.01 MI E of Wv 20
RouteState Highway 10400
CountyMercer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.36695, -81.07456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,975 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$650,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 104 over Daves Fork built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 104 over Daves 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 104 over Daves Fork carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 104 over Daves Fork?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m).

Who owns Wv 104 over Daves Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.