US Bridges

County Route 32 over Upper Mill Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI W CO 32/7 · Structure no. 00000000004A090

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Upper Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 32 over Upper Mill Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 5 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesUpper Mill Creek
Location0.10 MI W CO 32/7
RouteCounty Highway 3200
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.6312, -80.8354
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic84 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Upper Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Upper Mill 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 Upper Mill Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 32 over Upper Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Upper Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.