US Bridges

County Route 11 over Elk Fork

Good

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. East JCT CR18/6 · Structure no. 00000000048A077

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Elk Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 11 over Elk Fork in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 608 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesElk Fork
Location0.05 Mi. East JCT CR18/6
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates39.5215, -80.84709
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic608 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$59,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over Elk Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Elk 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Elk Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Elk Fork?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Elk Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.