P&f 801 over Laurel Fork
FairWebster County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of P&f 803 · Structure no. 00000000051A085
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
P&f 801 over Laurel Fork is a wood or timber tee beam carrying P&f 801 over Laurel Fork in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was P&f 801 over Laurel Fork built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is P&f 801 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 2023.
How much traffic does P&f 801 over Laurel Fork carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is P&f 801 over Laurel Fork?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns P&f 801 over Laurel Fork?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency and maintained by the State Highway Agency.