US Bridges

County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp Run

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of CO 40/6 · Structure no. 00000000011A085

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 304 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesRight Fork Duskcamp Run
Location0.05 MI E of CO 40/6
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.8842, -80.75328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp Run built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp Run carry?

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

How long is County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Right Fork Duskcamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.