US Bridges

Wv 38 F over Brushy Fork

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.12 MI W JCT CO 3/1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000001A053

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 38 F over Brushy Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 38 F over Brushy Fork in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 48 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesWv 38 F
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.12 MI W JCT CO 3/1 Sls
RouteState Highway 3800
Coordinates39.19845, -79.84572
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2018)
Projected traffic880 by 2038
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 38 F over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Wv 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 February 2021.

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

About 750 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 38 F over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 38 F over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.