US Bridges

County Route 34 over Laurel Creek

FairPosted for load

Webster County, West Virginia · 0.99 MI S of CO 9 · Structure no. 00000000051A063

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 34 over Laurel Creek is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 34 over Laurel Creek in Webster County, West Virginia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2038. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 34
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.99 MI S of CO 9
RouteCounty Highway 3400
CountyWebster County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.48214, -80.56713
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2018)
Projected traffic11 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 34 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 34 over Laurel Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 34 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is County Route 34 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 34 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.