US Bridges

CR 24 over Millers Fork

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.44 Mi.S.Of CR.22 · Structure no. 00000000050A015

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24 over Millers Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 24 over Millers Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 24
CrossesMillers Fork
Location0.44 Mi.S.Of CR.22
RouteCounty Highway 2400
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.24508, -82.37199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$612,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24 over Millers Fork built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24 over Millers 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 24 over Millers Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 24 over Millers Fork?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24 over Millers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.