US Bridges

County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of Mill Creek

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Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.19 MI North of CR 29/5 · Structure no. 00000000050A231

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of Mill Creek in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 36/2
CrossesRt. Frk. of Mill Creek
Location0.19 MI North of CR 29/5
RouteCounty Highway 3602
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.05187, -82.48609
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic264 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of Mill Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36/2 over Rt. Frk. of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.