US Bridges

CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River

Poor

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI S of CR 39 · Structure no. 00000000040A043

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 37
CrossesTrace Fork of Mud River
Location0.25 MI S of CR 39
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.33219, -81.97698
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic473 by 2042
Trucks4%
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$575,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37 over Trace Fork of Mud River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.