FAYETTE STATION BR
Carrying FAYETTE STATION BR over WOLF CREEK
0.01 MILES FROM WV ROUTE, Fayette, West Virginia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: FAYETTE STATION BR
The FAYETTE STATION BR bridge in Fayette, West Virginia carries FAYETTE STATION BR over WOLF CREEK. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1975, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.2 meters (53 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 250 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of West Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.2 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How FAYETTE STATION BR 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
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1975
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 16.2 m (53 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.5 m (18 ft)
- Owner
- National Park Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 250 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 4780003P0000000
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FAYETTE STATION BR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare FAYETTE STATION BR against other structures in Fayette 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 FAYETTE STATION BR?
FAYETTE STATION BR in Fayette, West Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is FAYETTE STATION BR inspected?
FAYETTE STATION BR'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 250 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FAYETTE STATION BR is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for FAYETTE STATION BR?
FAYETTE STATION BR has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining FAYETTE STATION BR?
FAYETTE STATION BR is owned and maintained by National Park Service.
How old is FAYETTE STATION BR and does age affect safety?
FAYETTE STATION BR was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1975.
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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