US Bridges

County Route 36 over Toms Run

Fair

Marshall County, West Virginia · 1.32 Mi. East JCT CR 34 · Structure no. 00000000026A041

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36 over Toms Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 36 over Toms Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 36
CrossesToms Run
Location1.32 Mi. East JCT CR 34
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyMarshall County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.91442, -80.69328
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic305 by 2040
Trucks14%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$44,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 36 over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36 over Toms Run 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 36 over Toms Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36 over Toms Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36 over Toms Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.