US Bridges

County Route 32 over French Creek

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO 32/4 · Structure no. 00000000049A064

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over French Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 32 over French Creek in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesFrench Creek
Location0.01 MI W CO 32/4
RouteCounty Highway 3200
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.88493, -80.29621
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2018)
Projected traffic275 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 County Route 32 over French Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over French Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over French Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.