CR 37/8 over Trace Fork
PoorWayne County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI South of Wv 37 · Structure no. 00000000050A081
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 37/8 over Trace Fork is a concrete slab carrying CR 37/8 over Trace Fork in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 37/8 over Trace Fork built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 37/8 over Trace Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 37/8 over Trace Fork carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 37/8 over Trace Fork?
The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 37/8 over Trace Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.