FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek
PoorPosted for loadPocahontas County, West Virginia · 4 Miles E of Arbovale · Structure no. 092103000001013
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1985 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3 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, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1985 count).
How long is FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns FR 1678 over N. Fork Deer Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.