US Bridges

County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek

FairPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.10 Mi. South JCT Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000052A100

Built
1914
111 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 84
CrossesSouth Fork Fishing Creek
Location0.10 Mi. South JCT Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.50373, -80.58651
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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic73 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$534,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 84 over South Fork Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.