US Bridges

CR 85/4 over Clear Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S of Wv 85 · Structure no. 00000000055A105

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/4 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 85/4 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 85/4
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.03 MI S of Wv 85
RouteCounty Highway 8504
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70847, -81.60248
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85/4 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/4 over Clear Fork 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85/4 over Clear Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 85/4 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85/4 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.