Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork
GoodMarion County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 9 · Structure no. 00000000025A083
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Marion CO Rt 38 over Glade Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.