US Bridges

County Route 34 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Pleasants County, West Virginia · 0.19 M South of CR 3/8 · Structure no. 00000000037A022

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Sugar Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 34 over Sugar Creek in Pleasants County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.19 M South of CR 3/8
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyPleasants County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.41921, -81.09019
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic58 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Sugar 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 34 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.