US Bridges

County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River

Fair

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.70 M South of CR 35/10 · Structure no. 00000000053A034

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
427 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 137 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 36
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Location0.70 M South of CR 35/10
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96473, -81.32468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic137 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$250,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River?

The structure is 427 ft (130 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36 over Little Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.