US Bridges

C.R. 32/9 over Dry Fork River

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI N JCT Wv 32 · Structure no. 00000000042A067

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 32/9 over Dry Fork River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying C.R. 32/9 over Dry Fork River in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 32/9
CrossesDry Fork River
Location0.09 MI N JCT Wv 32
RouteCounty Highway 3209
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.93377, -79.52118
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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. 32/9 over Dry Fork River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 32/9 over Dry Fork River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 32/9 over Dry Fork River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 32/9 over Dry Fork River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 32/9 over Dry Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.