US Bridges

Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI E of CO 5/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A052

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 824 by 2035. The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 38 F
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.07 MI E of CO 5/2 Sls
RouteState Highway 3800
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.19667, -79.86346
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length87 ft (26.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic824 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 87 ft (26.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 38 F over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.