US Bridges

C. R. 32/18 over Beaver Creek

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mi. E. Jct. Wv 32 · Structure no. 00000000047A072

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 32/18 over Beaver Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. R. 32/18 over Beaver Creek in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 32/18
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location0.15 Mi. E. Jct. Wv 32
RouteCounty Highway 3218
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.1294, -79.46058
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 32/18 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 32/18 over Beaver 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 32/18 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is C. R. 32/18 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 32/18 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.