US Bridges

County Route 36/3 over Can Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.30 Miles W. of CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000013A193

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36/3 over Can Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 36/3 over Can Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 36/3
CrossesCan Creek
Location0.30 Miles W. of CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 3603
Coordinates37.80392, -80.30595
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$484,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 36/3 over Can Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36/3 over Can Creek 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 36/3 over Can Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is County Route 36/3 over Can Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36/3 over Can Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.