US Bridges

FR 135 over Williams River

FairPosted for load

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · Entr. Tea Creek C G · Structure no. 092104000001010

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
111 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 135 over Williams River is a concrete slab carrying FR 135 over Williams River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesFR 135
CrossesWilliams River
LocationEntr. Tea Creek C G
RouteFederal Lands Road 135
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34075, -80.23208
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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 closed98.2 mi (158 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 135 over Williams River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 135 over Williams 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does FR 135 over Williams River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 135 over Williams River?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR 135 over Williams River?

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