US Bridges

County Route 32 over Laurel Fork

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W CO 32/7 · Structure no. 00000000049A140

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
238
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Laurel Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 32 over Laurel Fork in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 238 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 294 by 2035. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesLaurel Fork
Location0.03 MI W CO 32/7
RouteCounty Highway 3200
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85388, -80.25839
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic238 (2015)
Projected traffic294 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Laurel Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Laurel Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Laurel Fork carry?

About 238 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Laurel Fork?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Laurel Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.