US Bridges

Wv 41 over Laurel Creek

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Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.52 Miles S. of CR 41/15 · Structure no. 00000000010A323

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
109 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
675
2021 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 2021, so it is 4 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 675 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 729 by 2041. The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesLaurel Creek
Location0.52 Miles S. of CR 41/15
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.8573, -80.99344
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length109 ft (33.3 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic675 (2021)
Projected traffic729 by 2041
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 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 2021, making it 4 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 675 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Laurel Creek?

The structure is 109 ft (33.3 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Laurel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.