US Bridges

CO Rt 2/4 over Clear Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi. S. of CO 2 · Structure no. 00000000055A167

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO Rt 2/4 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO Rt 2/4 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCO Rt 2/4
CrossesClear Fork
Location0.02 Mi. S. of CO 2
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.71323, -81.57697
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2020)
Projected traffic21 by 2040
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 CO Rt 2/4 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO Rt 2/4 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CO Rt 2/4 over Clear Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO Rt 2/4 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CO Rt 2/4 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.