US Bridges

County Route 36/1 over Spring Creek

Good

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mile South of CR 36 · Structure no. 00000000053A065

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36/1 over Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 36/1 over Spring Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2039. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 36/1
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.09 Mile South of CR 36
RouteCounty Highway 361
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.95263, -81.33909
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2019)
Projected traffic107 by 2039
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 36/1 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36/1 over Spring 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 36/1 over Spring Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36/1 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36/1 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.