US Bridges

CR 35 over Grapevine Branch

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI South of CR 35/1 · Structure no. 00000000006A087

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Grapevine Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 35 over Grapevine Branch in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,573 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

CarriesCR 35
CrossesGrapevine Branch
Location0.04 MI South of CR 35/1
RouteCounty Highway 3500
Coordinates38.37381, -82.37042
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic1,573 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Grapevine Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Grapevine Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Grapevine Branch carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Grapevine Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Grapevine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.