US Bridges

CR 36 over Mill Creek

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.94 MI East of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000050A060

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 36 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 36 over Mill Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,122 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCR 36
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.94 MI East of US 52
RouteCounty Highway 3600
Coordinates38.06848, -82.53587
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating69 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,122 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 CR 36 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 36 over Mill Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 36 over Mill Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 36 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 36 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.