US Bridges

County Route 34 over Gorrell Run

Fair

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mile South of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000037A020

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Gorrell Run is a steel culvert carrying County Route 34 over Gorrell Run in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesGorrell Run
Location0.25 Mile South of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.43195, -81.07116
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34 over Gorrell Run built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Gorrell Run 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Gorrell Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 34 over Gorrell Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns County Route 34 over Gorrell Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.