US Bridges

County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mi. East JCT CR11 · Structure no. 00000000048A092

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34/1
CrossesElk Fork Creek
Location0.25 Mi. East JCT CR11
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.52105, -80.82941
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34/1 over Elk Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.