US Bridges

County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork

Fair

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.46 MI South of Wv 37 · Structure no. 00000000022A160

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 37/2
CrossesSulphur Springs Fork
Location0.46 MI South of Wv 37
RouteCounty Highway 372
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.08261, -82.19029
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckAluminum
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 37/2 over Sulphur Springs Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.