County Route 31 over Battle Run
PoorPosted for loadOhio County, West Virginia · 1.24 Mi. North JCT US 40 · Structure no. 00000000035A025
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 31 over Battle Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 31 over Battle Run in Ohio County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 856 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 31 over Battle Run built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 31 over Battle 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 31 over Battle Run carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 31 over Battle Run?
The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 31 over Battle Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.