Access Road over Outlet Channel
FairWyoming County, West Virginia · R.D. Bailey Lake · Structure no. CEPORHWV5058422
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2020 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Access Road over Outlet Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Access Road over Outlet Channel in Wyoming County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Access Road over Outlet Channel built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is Access Road over Outlet Channel 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 Outlet Channel carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Access Road over Outlet Channel?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Access Road over Outlet Channel?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).