US Bridges

Wv 971 over Clear Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CR 7/7 · Structure no. 00000000055A108

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
205 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 971 over Clear Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 971 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 971
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.02 MI S of CR 7/7
RouteState Highway 97100
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.6819, -81.66174
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 971 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 971 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 Wv 971 over Clear Fork carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 971 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 971 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.