US Bridges

FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 2.7 Miles Cranberry Glade · Structure no. 092102000001039

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 86 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 102
CrossesS Fork Cranberry River
Location2.7 Miles Cranberry Glade
RouteFederal Lands Road 102
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23517, -80.30122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns FR 102 over S Fork Cranberry River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.