US Bridges

County Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring Run

Good

Morgan County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI East of US 522 F · Structure no. 00000000033A061

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring Run in Morgan County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38/2 S
CrossesWarm Spring Run
Location0.02 MI East of US 522 F
RouteCounty Highway 3802
CountyMorgan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.64047, -78.21891
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic288 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring Run built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does County Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring Run?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38/2 S over Warm Spring Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.