US Bridges

County Road 38 over Green Creek

Fair

Roane County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile S of CR 38/3 · Structure no. 00000000044A156

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 38 over Green Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 38 over Green Creek in Roane County, West Virginia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 38
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.03 Mile S of CR 38/3
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyRoane County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.57457, -81.48865
Functional classRural Local

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.9 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 38 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 38 over Green 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 County Road 38 over Green Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 38 over Green Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 38 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.