US Bridges

County Route 40 over Sugar Creek

Fair

Barbour County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI S of CO 40/6 · Structure no. 00000000001A055

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 40 over Sugar Creek in Barbour County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesSugar Creek
Location0.02 MI S of CO 40/6
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyBarbour County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09405, -79.93538
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic336 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$300,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40 over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 over Sugar Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Sugar Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40 over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.