US Bridges

CR 85/39 over Pond Fork

Poor

Boone County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W of Wv 85 · Structure no. 00000000003A159

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
96 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 85/39 over Pond Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 85/39 over Pond Fork in Boone County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 85/39
CrossesPond Fork
Location0.01 MI W of Wv 85
RouteCounty Highway 8539
CountyBoone County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.90327, -81.67811
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2042
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 85/39 over Pond Fork built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 85/39 over Pond Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 85/39 over Pond Fork carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 85/39 over Pond Fork?

The structure is 96 ft (29.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 85/39 over Pond Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.