PARK & FOREST 807
Carrying PARK & FOREST 807 over NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER
0.01 M NORTH OF P&F 801, Ritchie, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK & FOREST 807
The PARK & FOREST 807 bridge in Ritchie, West Virginia carries PARK & FOREST 807 over NORTH FORK HUGHES RIVER. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 36.3 meters (119 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 24 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK & FOREST 807 compares
Live comparison across West Virginia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 36.3 m (119 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 24 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000043A156
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
How to read this record
PARK & FOREST 807 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare PARK & FOREST 807 against other structures in Ritchie and across West Virginia. West Virginia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for PARK & FOREST 807?
PARK & FOREST 807 in Ritchie, West Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARK & FOREST 807 inspected?
PARK & FOREST 807's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 24 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK & FOREST 807 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for PARK & FOREST 807?
PARK & FOREST 807 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK & FOREST 807?
PARK & FOREST 807 is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is PARK & FOREST 807 and does age affect safety?
PARK & FOREST 807 was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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