US Bridges

County Route 36 over Vaughts Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.31 Mile East of Wv 892 · Structure no. 00000000054A185

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 36 over Vaughts Run is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 36 over Vaughts Run in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 373 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 36
CrossesVaughts Run
Location0.31 Mile East of Wv 892
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyWood County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.23801, -81.6692
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2019)
Projected traffic373 by 2039
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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 36 over Vaughts Run built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 36 over Vaughts 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 36 over Vaughts Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 36 over Vaughts Run?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 36 over Vaughts Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.