Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob Fork
PoorPosted for loadFayette County, West Virginia · 0.23 Miles N. of CR 22/5 · Structure no. 00000000010A068
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 633
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob Fork in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 633 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob Fork built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob 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 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob Fork carry?
About 633 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob Fork?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 41 over Chestnut Knob Fork?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.