US Bridges

Wv 41 over Manns Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.12 Miles S. of CR 11/4 · Structure no. 00000000010A076

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
752
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Manns Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Manns Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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. 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesManns Creek
Location0.12 Miles S. of CR 11/4
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.00428, -80.93544
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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$689,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over Manns Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Wv 41 over Manns Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Manns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.