CR971/2 over Oldhouse Branch
Wyoming County, West Virginia · rated Poor in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR971/2 over Oldhouse Branch in Wyoming County, West Virginia, is rated in poor condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 4 (poor condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 40 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 51 of the 159 inventoried bridges in Wyoming County rated poor (32.1%); 51 (32.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A poor rating means at least one major component - deck, superstructure, or substructure - is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale. It does not by itself mean the bridge is unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or load-restricted by their owners.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 | 4 | Poor condition |
| Superstructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
| Substructure | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 40 ft |
| Location | 0.01 Mi E of Wv 971 |
| NBI structure number | 00000000055A107 |
| Condition class | Poor |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 7: scour countermeasures installed |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the West Virginia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Wyoming County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wv 10 over Rockcastle Creek | 1936 | 5,800 | Fair |
| Wv 16 over Slab Fork | 1985 | 4,800 | Poor |
| Wv. 10 over Clear Fork | 2023 | 3,800 | Fair |
| US 52 over Muzzle Fork | 1936 | 3,700 | Poor |
| Wv Rt 54 over Slabfork | 1958 | 3,000 | Poor |
| Wv 97 over Slab Fork | 1978 | 2,800 | Fair |
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