US Bridges

Cr. 54/11 over Slab Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. N. of Cr. 54/7 · Structure no. 00000000055A135

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cr. 54/11 over Slab Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cr. 54/11 over Slab Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCr. 54/11
CrossesSlab Fork
Location0.02 Mi. N. of Cr. 54/7
RouteCounty Highway 5411
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.61157, -81.37495
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length68 ft (20.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic95 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. 54/11 over Slab Fork built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cr. 54/11 over Slab 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. 54/11 over Slab Fork carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Cr. 54/11 over Slab Fork?

The structure is 68 ft (20.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cr. 54/11 over Slab Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.