US Bridges

County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.59 MI W of CO 34 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A046

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesLeft Branch Gnatty Creek
Location0.59 MI W of CO 34 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 3200
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.12135, -80.18118
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Left Branch Gnatty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.