US Bridges

County Route 32 over Castleman Run

FairPosted for load

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.56 Mi. South JCT CR32/1 · Structure no. 00000000005A038

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Castleman Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 32 over Castleman Run in Brooke 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesCastleman Run
Location0.56 Mi. South JCT CR32/1
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.18488, -80.54635
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic373 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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$33,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Castleman Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 32 over Castleman Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Castleman Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Castleman Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Castleman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.