US Bridges

County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mi. East JCT Wv 180 · Structure no. 00000000048A051

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 305 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesPoint Pleasant Creek
Location0.05 Mi. East JCT Wv 180
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates39.55174, -80.88037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2020)
Projected traffic305 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
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$684,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Point Pleasant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.