US Bridges

County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles S. of CR 31 · Structure no. 00000000010A261

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
305
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch is a prestressed concrete culvert carrying County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 305 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 372 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 41/9
CrossesSmokey Branch
Location0.01 Miles S. of CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 4109
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.92364, -80.90128
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic305 (2019)
Projected traffic372 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch carry?

About 305 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 41/9 over Smokey Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.