US Bridges

County Route 32 over Grassy Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 1.11 Miles E. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000034A132

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Grassy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 32 over Grassy Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 378 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location1.11 Miles E. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 3200
Coordinates38.18173, -80.66615
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2020)
Projected traffic378 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 County Route 32 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Grassy 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.