US Bridges

County Route 34 over Toms Run

Poor

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. East JCT CR36 · Structure no. 00000000026A075

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Toms Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 34 over Toms Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesToms Run
Location0.01 Mi. East JCT CR36
RouteCounty Highway 34
Coordinates39.90492, -80.71143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,485 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$41,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34 over Toms Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Toms Run 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Toms Run carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 34 over Toms Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34 over Toms Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.