US Bridges

Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · I-64 Exit 129A South Towa · Structure no. 4780015P0000000

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2039. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesScott Branch Road
CrossesGlade/Pinch Creek
LocationI-64 Exit 129A South Towa
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.76444, -81.04347
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic18 by 2039
Trucks—
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

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Branch Road over Glade/Pinch Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.