Wv 54 over Slab Fork
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. N. of Cr. 54/4 · Structure no. 00000000055A086
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 54 over Slab Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 54 over Slab Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 54 over Slab Fork built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 54 over Slab 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 54 over Slab Fork carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 54 over Slab Fork?
The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 54 over Slab Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.