US Bridges

County Route 40 over Little Bull Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.16 MI E of CO 17 · Structure no. 00000000011A084

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Little Bull Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 40 over Little Bull Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesLittle Bull Run
Location0.16 MI E of CO 17
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8721, -80.83441
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic304 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40 over Little Bull Run built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 over Little Bull Run 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Little Bull Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40 over Little Bull Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Little Bull Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.