Wv 54 over Burnt Fork
PoorPosted for loadRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.82 MI S of CR 34 · Structure no. 00000000041A137
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 54 over Burnt Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 54 over Burnt Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 54 over Burnt Fork built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 54 over Burnt Fork 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 54 over Burnt Fork carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Wv 54 over Burnt Fork?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 54 over Burnt Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.