US Bridges

West Virginia 95 over Neal Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mile East of CR 32 · Structure no. 00000000054A158

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Virginia 95 over Neal Run is a steel culvert carrying West Virginia 95 over Neal Run in Wood 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 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,856 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWest Virginia 95
CrossesNeal Run
Location0.31 Mile East of CR 32
RouteState Highway 95
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.24719, -81.57044
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2018)
Projected traffic11,856 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Virginia 95 over Neal Run built?

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

What condition is West Virginia 95 over Neal Run 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does West Virginia 95 over Neal Run carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is West Virginia 95 over Neal Run?

The structure is 60 ft (18.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns West Virginia 95 over Neal Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.