Wv Route 54 over Slab Fork
PoorPosted for loadWyoming County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mi. S. of CR 54/6 · Structure no. 00000000055A087
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,542
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 54 over Slab Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 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 1,542 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,696 by 2042. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 54 over Slab Fork built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Wv Route 54 over Slab Fork carry?
About 1,542 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 54 over Slab Fork?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 54 over Slab Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.