US Bridges

Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek

Good

Randolph County, West Virginia · 1.19 MI E JCT 37/8 · Structure no. 00000000042A233

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesRand CR 30
CrossesLeft Fork Files Creek
Location1.19 MI E JCT 37/8
RouteCounty Highway 3000
Coordinates38.82346, -79.81894
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic274 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 Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rand CR 30 over Left Fork Files Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.