US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead Fork

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West CO Rt 250/6 · Structure no. 00000000046A004

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead Fork in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 2
CrossesHustead Fork
Location0.03 MI West CO Rt 250/6
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates39.37458, -80.1598
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$641,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead Fork built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 2 over Hustead Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.