US Bridges

County Route 32 over Big Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI W of CO Rt 11/9 · Structure no. 00000000049A062

Built
1913
112 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Big Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 32 over Big Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1913, so it is 112 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2038. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesBig Run
Location0.16 MI W of CO Rt 11/9
RouteCounty Highway 3200
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81958, -80.21689
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic165 by 2038
Trucks12%
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$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Big Run built?

It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Big 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Big Run carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Big Run?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.