US Bridges

Access Road over Wolfpen Branch

Fair

Wyoming County, West Virginia · R.D. Bailey Lake · Structure no. CEPORHWV5058303

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Access Road over Wolfpen Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Access Road over Wolfpen Branch in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesAccess Road
CrossesWolfpen Branch
LocationR.D. Bailey Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyWyoming County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.60471, -81.73072
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$62,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Road over Wolfpen Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Road over Wolfpen Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Access Road over Wolfpen Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Access Road over Wolfpen Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Access Road over Wolfpen Branch?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).