US Bridges

Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI.S.JCT.CR.35/16 · Structure no. 00000000047A039

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker CR 45
CrossesDry Fork River
Location0.04 MI.S.JCT.CR.35/16
RouteCounty Highway 4500
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.98843, -79.53105
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length193 ft (58.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic14 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.3 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River?

The structure is 193 ft (58.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker CR 45 over Dry Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.