US Bridges

CO 1/6 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 1 · Structure no. 00000000055A106

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 1/6 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO 1/6 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO 1/6
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.01 Mi. S. of Cr. 1
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.6968, -81.52925
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$500,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 1/6 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is CO 1/6 over Laurel 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 1/6 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 1/6 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO 1/6 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.