US Bridges

Wv 65 over Conley Branch

Poor

Mingo County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of 65/10 · Structure no. 00000000030A123

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 65 over Conley Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Wv 65 over Conley Branch in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 65
CrossesConley Branch
Location0.01 MI North of 65/10
RouteState Highway 6500
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76184, -82.23093
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$170,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 65 over Conley Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 65 over Conley Branch 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 Wv 65 over Conley Branch carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 65 over Conley Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 65 over Conley Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.