US Bridges

County Route 38 over Muddy Creek

Fair

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.82 Mi. East JCT CR18/17 · Structure no. 00000000048A052

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 38 over Muddy Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Route 38 over Muddy Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 38
CrossesMuddy Creek
Location0.82 Mi. East JCT CR18/17
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyTyler County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.46878, -80.8226
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 38 over Muddy Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 38 over Muddy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 38 over Muddy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 38 over Muddy Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 38 over Muddy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.