US Bridges

County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek

Fair

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles N. of CR 60/3 · Structure no. 00000000010A132

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 6 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 39/1
CrossesRich Creek
Location0.02 Miles N. of CR 60/3
RouteCounty Highway 3901
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22524, -81.15235
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating68 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2020)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$587,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 39/1 over Rich 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 39/1 over Rich Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.