US Bridges

County Route 32/1 over Castlemans Run

Fair

Brooke County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. West JCT CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000005A039

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32/1 over Castlemans Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 32/1 over Castlemans Run in Brooke County, West Virginia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32/1
CrossesCastlemans Run
Location0.05 Mi. West JCT CR 32
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyBrooke County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates40.19066, -80.55184
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length64 ft (19.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$530,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32/1 over Castlemans Run built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32/1 over Castlemans 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 32/1 over Castlemans Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32/1 over Castlemans Run?

The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32/1 over Castlemans Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.