US Bridges

FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 1.18 Miles Int FR44 & 794 · Structure no. 092103000001014

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 89.5 mi (144 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 794
CrossesRt Fork Mountain Lick
Location1.18 Miles Int FR44 & 794
RouteFederal Lands Road 794
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.57673, -79.81497
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 closed89.5 mi (144 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FR 794 over Rt Fork Mountain Lick?

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