US Bridges

Wv 38 over Brushy Fork

FairPosted for load

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mi.E. JCT CR 17 · Structure no. 00000000047A034

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 38 over Brushy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 38 over Brushy Fork in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 38
CrossesBrushy Fork
Location0.07 Mi.E. JCT CR 17
RouteState Highway 3800
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.18313, -79.81393
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2042
Trucks12%
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$950,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 38 over Brushy Fork built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 38 over Brushy Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 38 over Brushy Fork carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Wv 38 over Brushy Fork?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns Wv 38 over Brushy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.