US Bridges

Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI W of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000041A140

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,305 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 99
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.11 MI W of CR 13
RouteState Highway 9900
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.77925, -81.37188
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2020)
Projected traffic4,305 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Rt 99 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.