US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 38 over Berkeley Run

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI North US 119 · Structure no. 00000000046A076

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 38 over Berkeley Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Taylor CO Rt 38 over Berkeley Run in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 355 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 38
CrossesBerkeley Run
Location0.05 MI North US 119
RouteCounty Highway 3800
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.29657, -80.04647
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic355 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 38 over Berkeley Run built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 38 over Berkeley 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 Berkeley Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Taylor CO Rt 38 over Berkeley Run?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 38 over Berkeley Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.