US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI South CO Rt 38/2 · Structure no. 00000000046A035

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 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 concrete slab carrying Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 38
CrossesShelby Run
Location0.17 MI South CO Rt 38/2
RouteCounty Highway 3800
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.30607, -80.07151
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$402,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run 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 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 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 38 over Shelby Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.