US Bridges

West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy Creek

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 1.90 M South of CR 36/20 · Structure no. 00000000044A077

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 57 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 36
CrossesRight Fork Sandy Creek
Location1.90 M South of CR 36/20
RouteState Highway 36
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.56839, -81.13685
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic513 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 36 over Right Fork Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.