US Bridges

CR 39 over Fourpole Creek

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West of CR 48 · Structure no. 00000000006A091

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 39 over Fourpole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 39 over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 968 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

CarriesCR 39
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.02 MI West of CR 48
RouteCounty Highway 3900
Coordinates38.37817, -82.4005
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic968 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 39 over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 39 over Fourpole Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 39 over Fourpole Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 39 over Fourpole Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 39 over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.