US Bridges

County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI W of CR 21/17 · Structure no. 00000000054A089

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork is a concrete slab carrying County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 38/5
CrossesBadgley Fork
Location0.16 MI W of CR 21/17
RouteCounty Highway 385
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.20212, -81.56228
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2019)
Projected traffic298 by 2039
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 38/5 over Badgley Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.