US Bridges

C.R. 32/6 over Spruce Run

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI N JCT Wv 32 · Structure no. 00000000042A065

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 32/6 over Spruce Run is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying C.R. 32/6 over Spruce Run in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 73 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 32/6
CrossesSpruce Run
Location0.25 MI N JCT Wv 32
RouteCounty Highway 3206
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93726, -79.51847
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic73 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 32/6 over Spruce Run built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 32/6 over Spruce 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 32/6 over Spruce Run carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 32/6 over Spruce Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 32/6 over Spruce Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.