US Bridges

Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI West of CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000050A174

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark & Forest 801
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.35 MI West of CR 17
RouteState Lands Road 80100
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.3078, -82.35119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic46 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Park & Forest 801 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.