US Bridges

County Route 48 over Granny Run

Good

Marshall County, West Virginia · 1.60 Mi. West JCT CR 15 · Structure no. 00000000026A104

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 48 over Granny Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 48 over Granny Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,148 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 48
CrossesGranny Run
Location1.60 Mi. West JCT CR 15
RouteCounty Highway 48
Coordinates39.93136, -80.56918
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,148 by 2042
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 48 over Granny Run built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 48 over Granny Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 48 over Granny Run carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is County Route 48 over Granny Run?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 48 over Granny Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.