US Bridges

County Route 36 over Howard Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.09 Miles N. of US 60 · Structure no. 00000000013A083

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,762
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36 over Howard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 36 over Howard Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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.

It carries about 1,762 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,255 by 2039. The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 36
CrossesHoward Creek
Location0.09 Miles N. of US 60
RouteCounty Highway 3600
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79534, -80.30165
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length141 ft (43.1 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,762 (2019)
Projected traffic2,255 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 36 over Howard Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36 over Howard 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 36 over Howard Creek carry?

About 1,762 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36 over Howard Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43.1 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36 over Howard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.