US Bridges

Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · FR 422 over Louk Run · Structure no. 092103000003043

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesLouk Run
CrossesEast Fork Glady Fork
LocationFR 422 over Louk Run
RouteFederal Lands Road 422
Coordinates38.74035, -79.69212
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3 (—)
Projected traffic4 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork carry?

About 3 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m).

Who owns Louk Run over East Fork Glady Fork?

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