US Bridges

County Route 46/1 over Mud Fork

Good

Roane County, West Virginia · .10 MI S of CR 46 · Structure no. 00000000044A190

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 46/1 over Mud Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 46/1 over Mud Fork in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 18 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 46/1
CrossesMud Fork
Location.10 MI S of CR 46
RouteCounty Highway 461
Coordinates38.74678, -81.31581
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic128 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 County Route 46/1 over Mud Fork built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 46/1 over Mud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 46/1 over Mud Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 46/1 over Mud Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 46/1 over Mud Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.