US Bridges

County Route 1/19 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CO 1 · Structure no. 00000000055A181

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/19 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 1/19 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 27 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/19
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.01 MI South of CO 1
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.70074, -81.47866
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic11 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 County Route 1/19 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is County Route 1/19 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 1/19 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/19 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/19 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.