US Bridges

Wv 41 over Laurel Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.50 MI S of CR 22/5 Sls · Structure no. 00000000010A317

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
686
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Laurel Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 686 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 837 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesWv 41
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.50 MI S of CR 22/5 Sls
RouteState Highway 41
Coordinates37.87334, -80.97463
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (63.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic686 (2020)
Projected traffic837 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over Laurel Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Laurel Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over Laurel Creek carry?

About 686 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (63.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.