US Bridges

County Route 24 over Carney Fork

Poor

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North JCT CR 8/5 · Structure no. 00000000052A076

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24 over Carney Fork is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 24 over Carney Fork in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24
CrossesCarney Fork
Location0.01 Mi. North JCT CR 8/5
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.67948, -80.60516
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic12 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$283,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24 over Carney Fork built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24 over Carney Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 24 over Carney Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24 over Carney Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24 over Carney Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.