County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce Creek
PoorPosted for loadRitchie County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mile East of CR 34 · Structure no. 00000000043A153
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce Creek in Ritchie County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 46 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 34/2 over Left Fork Spruce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.