US Bridges

Wv 97 over Mouse Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.82 MI W of Wv 54 · Structure no. 00000000055A120

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 97 over Mouse Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 97 over Mouse Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,080 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 97
CrossesMouse Fork
Location0.82 MI W of Wv 54
RouteState Highway 9700
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.64431, -81.40328
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2020)
Projected traffic3,080 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 97 over Mouse Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 97 over Mouse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 97 over Mouse Fork carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 97 over Mouse Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 97 over Mouse Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.