US Bridges

Wv 41 over Brackens Creek

Poor

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.24 Miles S. of CR 41/3 · Structure no. 00000000010A077

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
597
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Brackens Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Brackens Creek 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.

It carries about 597 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 728 by 2039. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesBrackens Creek
Location0.24 Miles S. of CR 41/3
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.07065, -80.90542
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic597 (2019)
Projected traffic728 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$425,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over Brackens Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Brackens 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over Brackens Creek carry?

About 597 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Brackens Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Brackens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.