US Bridges

CO 2 over Clear Fork

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · 2.48 MI North of CO 2/1 · Structure no. 00000000055A192

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 2 over Clear Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO 2 over Clear Fork in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCO 2
CrossesClear Fork
Location2.48 MI North of CO 2/1
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates37.73574, -81.52424
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic21 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 CO 2 over Clear Fork built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 2 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO 2 over Clear Fork carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CO 2 over Clear Fork?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CO 2 over Clear Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.