County Route 31 over Glade Creek
PoorRaleigh County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mi.N.Of Cr. 31/1 · Structure no. 00000000041A114
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 31 over Glade Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 31 over Glade Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,392 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 31 over Glade Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 31 over Glade Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 31 over Glade Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is County Route 31 over Glade Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 31 over Glade Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.