US Bridges

County Route 38 over Badgley Fork

Fair

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mile S of CR 38/3 · Structure no. 00000000054A174

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 38 over Badgley Fork is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying County Route 38 over Badgley Fork in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2038. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 38
CrossesBadgley Fork
Location0.03 Mile S of CR 38/3
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.2062, -81.58953
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2018)
Projected traffic605 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 38 over Badgley Fork built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 38 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 February 2021.

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

About 550 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 38 over Badgley Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 38 over Badgley Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.