US Bridges

Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12

Poor

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CR 54/7 · Structure no. 00000000055A089

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12 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 3 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2040. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWv 54
CrossesSlab Fork and CO 54/12
Location0.07 MI N of CR 54/7
RouteState Highway 5400
Coordinates37.61014, -81.37599
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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$6 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12 carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 54 over Slab Fork and CO 54/12?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.