US Bridges

Wv 41 over Smokey Branch

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.38 Miles S. of CR 31 · Structure no. 00000000010A070

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
633
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Smokey Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Wv 41 over Smokey Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 633 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.9 mi (98 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesSmokey Branch
Location0.38 Miles S. of CR 31
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92702, -80.9081
Functional classRural Major 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic633 (2019)
Projected traffic772 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.9 mi (98 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$671,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over Smokey Branch built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Smokey Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over Smokey Branch carry?

About 633 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Smokey Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Smokey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.