US Bridges

Wv 32 over Red Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.69 Mi. N JCT CR 32/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A184

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 32 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 32 over Red Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,709 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesWv 32
CrossesRed Creek
Location0.69 Mi. N JCT CR 32/8
RouteState Highway 3200
Coordinates38.97658, -79.493
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,709 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Wv 32 over Red Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 32 over Red 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 32 over Red Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 32 over Red Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 32 over Red Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.