US Bridges

Wv 41 over Floyd Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.08 Miles S. of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000010A074

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
752
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Floyd Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 41 over Floyd Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 752 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 917 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesFloyd Creek
Location0.08 Miles S. of CR 11
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.99862, -80.9424
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic752 (2019)
Projected traffic917 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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$443,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over Floyd Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Floyd Creek 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 Floyd Creek carry?

About 752 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Floyd Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Floyd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.