US Bridges

City Street N1185 over Laurel Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI West of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000055A191

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street N1185 over Laurel Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying City Street N1185 over Laurel Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCity Street N1185
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.03 MI West of Wv 10
RouteCity Street N1185
Coordinates37.68355, -81.62543
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 City Street N1185 over Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street N1185 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does City Street N1185 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is City Street N1185 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns City Street N1185 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.