US Bridges

FR 423 over Laurel Fork

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · Laurel Fork Campground · Structure no. 092103000015165

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
99
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 423 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 423 over Laurel Fork in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 148 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFR 423
CrossesLaurel Fork
LocationLaurel Fork Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 423
Coordinates38.7402, -79.6922
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (—)
Projected traffic148 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 FR 423 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 423 over Laurel 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 2022.

How much traffic does FR 423 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 423 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns FR 423 over Laurel Fork?

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