Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run
PoorTaylor County, West Virginia · 0.58 MI South CR 250/12 · Structure no. 00000000046A034
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 15 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run?
The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.