US Bridges

County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk River

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CO Rt 28 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A054

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk River is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2038. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 28/1
CrossesRt Fk of Middle Fk River
Location0.01 MI S of CO Rt 28 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 2801
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89599, -80.11424
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic22 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$650,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk River built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 28/1 over Rt Fk of Middle Fk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.