US Bridges

CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk

Fair

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI S. of Wv 37 · Structure no. 00000000050A022

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 37/38
CrossesEast Fork Twelvepole Crk
Location0.04 MI S. of Wv 37
RouteCounty Highway 3738
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.18885, -82.40648
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk?

The structure is 132 ft (40.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 37/38 over East Fork Twelvepole Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.