US Bridges

CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br

PoorPosted for load

Mercer County, West Virginia · 0.37 Mile North of CO 2/5 · Structure no. 00000000028A327

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br in Mercer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesCO 2/1
CrossesN Fork of Rockhouse Br
Location0.37 Mile North of CO 2/5
RouteCounty Highway 201
Coordinates37.55803, -81.055
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$350,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CO 2/1 over N Fork of Rockhouse Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.