US Bridges

County Route 38 over Kanawha Run

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S CO 44 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A141

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 38 over Kanawha Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 38 over Kanawha Run 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 38
CrossesKanawha Run
Location0.02 MI S CO 44 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 3800
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.82158, -80.32418
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 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 38 over Kanawha Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 38 over Kanawha Run 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 38 over Kanawha Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 38 over Kanawha Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 38 over Kanawha Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.