US Bridges

CR 35 over Arkansas Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.43 MI North of CR 35/5 · Structure no. 00000000050A056

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Arkansas Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 35 over Arkansas Branch in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesArkansas Branch
Location0.43 MI North of CR 35/5
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.99255, -82.37834
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2043
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Arkansas Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Arkansas Branch 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 CR 35 over Arkansas Branch carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Arkansas Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Arkansas Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.