Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck
PoorClay County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North of CR 36/3 · Structure no. 00000000008A062
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck is a concrete slab carrying Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,296 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck?
The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 36 over Hansford Fk of Laurel Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.