US Bridges

County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch

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Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI West of Wv 10 · Structure no. 00000000006A317

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 39
CrossesGrapevine Branch
Location0.02 MI West of Wv 10
RouteCounty Highway 3900
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38754, -82.3925
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2043
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 39 over Grapevine Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.