County Route 38 over Little Fishing Creek
GoodWetzel County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mil. South JCT Wv 7 · Structure no. 00000000052A167
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 38 over Little Fishing Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 38 over Little Fishing Creek in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 38 over Little Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 38 over Little Fishing 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 38 over Little Fishing Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 38 over Little Fishing Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 38 over Little Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.