US Bridges

Coutny Route 22 over White Oak Fork

Fair

Ritchie County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of CR 9/12 · Structure no. 00000000043A073

Built
1917
108 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coutny Route 22 over White Oak Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Coutny Route 22 over White Oak Fork in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1917, so it is 108 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCoutny Route 22
CrossesWhite Oak Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. of CR 9/12
RouteCounty Highway 22
CountyRitchie County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.16684, -80.9019
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic30 by 2039
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$120,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coutny Route 22 over White Oak Fork built?

It was built in 1917, making it 108 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coutny Route 22 over White Oak 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Coutny Route 22 over White Oak Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Coutny Route 22 over White Oak Fork?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Coutny Route 22 over White Oak Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.