US Bridges

Park Route 803 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E CO 10 · Structure no. 00000000051A074

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Route 803 over Laurel Fork is a wood or timber slab carrying Park Route 803 over Laurel Fork in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Route 803
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.16 MI E CO 10
RouteState Lands Road 80300
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.66623, -80.35434
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic84 by 2038
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 Route 803 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Route 803 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Park Route 803 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Park Route 803 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Park Route 803 over Laurel Fork?

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