US Bridges

County Route 103/2 over Marsh Fork

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000041A300

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 103/2 over Marsh Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 103/2 over Marsh Fork in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 103/2
CrossesMarsh Fork
Location0.01 MI South of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 10302
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.87406, -81.50343
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic55 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 County Route 103/2 over Marsh Fork built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 103/2 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 103/2 over Marsh Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 103/2 over Marsh Fork?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 103/2 over Marsh Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.