US Bridges

County Route 32 over Neal Run

Good

Wood County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile West of CR 32/3 · Structure no. 00000000054A244

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 32 over Neal Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Route 32 over Neal Run in Wood 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,685 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 45 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 32
CrossesNeal Run
Location0.05 Mile West of CR 32/3
RouteCounty Highway 32
Coordinates39.24318, -81.57598
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2019)
Projected traffic9,685 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 32 over Neal Run built?

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

What condition is County Route 32 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 32 over Neal Run carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 32 over Neal Run?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 32 over Neal Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.