US Bridges

Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck.

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.25 Mi. S. of Us. 119 · Structure no. 00000000044A082

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck. in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,596 by 2039. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 36
CrossesLeft Fork Spring Ck.
Location0.25 Mi. S. of Us. 119
RouteState Highway 36
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78986, -81.35157
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic1,596 by 2039
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck. 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck.?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 36 over Left Fork Spring Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.