CR 37 over Right Fork Files Creek
PoorRandolph County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CR 37/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A086
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 37 over Right Fork Files Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 37 over Right Fork Files Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 37 over Right Fork Files Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 37 over Right Fork Files 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does CR 37 over Right Fork Files Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is CR 37 over Right Fork Files Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 37 over Right Fork Files Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.