US Bridges

CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek

Fair

Mason County, West Virginia · 0.80 Mil E of Wv 2 · Structure no. 00000000027A147

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek in Mason 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 483 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 36
CrossesSand Fork of Crab Creek
Location0.80 Mil E of Wv 2
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyMason County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.7712, -82.18421
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2020)
Projected traffic483 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
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 CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 over Sand Fork of Crab Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.