US Bridges

CR 24/1 over Millers Fork

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 24 · Structure no. 00000000050A020

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 24/1 over Millers Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 24/1 over Millers Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 24/1
CrossesMillers Fork
Location0.01 MI South of CR 24
RouteCounty Highway 2401
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23129, -82.37768
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry5: 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 rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$11,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 24/1 over Millers Fork built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 24/1 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 24/1 over Millers Fork carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 24/1 over Millers Fork?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 24/1 over Millers Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.