US Bridges

County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI S of CO 32/5 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A046

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 20/10
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.08 MI S of CO 32/5 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2010
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.87404, -80.26414
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 20/10 over Laurel 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 20/10 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.