US Bridges

County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy Creek

Good

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.07 Mile South of CR 7 · Structure no. 00000000053A053

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 122 by 2039. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesRight Fork Reedy Creek
Location0.07 Mile South of CR 7
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.96202, -81.49073
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2019)
Projected traffic122 by 2039
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Right Fork Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.