US Bridges

Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk River

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi. W. Jct. CR.60 · Structure no. 00000000042A110

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 49
CrossesValley Fork Elk River
Location0.07 Mi. W. Jct. CR.60
RouteCounty Highway 4900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.53678, -80.14535
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 49 over Valley Fork Elk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.