US Bridges

County Route 11 over Elk Fork

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Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mi. East JCT CR11/1 · Structure no. 00000000048A084

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
101 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Elk Fork is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 11 over Elk Fork in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 765 by 2040. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesElk Fork
Location0.31 Mi. East JCT CR11/1
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52845, -80.8547
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2020)
Projected traffic765 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over Elk Fork built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 2023.

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

About 450 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Elk Fork?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Elk Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.