US Bridges

County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR

FairPosted for load

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI S of CO Rt 32/7 · Structure no. 00000000049A072

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesQueens Fork of French CR
Location0.15 MI S of CO Rt 32/7
RouteCounty Highway 3400
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.86763, -80.26546
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic12 by 2038
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$400,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34 over Queens Fork of French CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.