US Bridges

West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck

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Roane County, West Virginia · 0.03 M South of CR 27 · Structure no. 00000000044A078

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 36
CrossesMiddle Fk Big Sandy Ck
Location0.03 M South of CR 27
RouteState Highway 36
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.5913, -81.17826
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic513 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Virginia 36 over Middle Fk Big Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.