County Route 36 over Tug Fork
PoorJackson County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile East Fo CR 25/2 · Structure no. 00000000018A139
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 284 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 36 over Tug Fork is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 36 over Tug Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2042. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 36 over Tug Fork built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 36 over Tug Fork 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 36 over Tug Fork carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 36 over Tug Fork?
The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 36 over Tug Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.