US Bridges

County Route 40 over Little Kanawha River

Fair

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI W of Wv 5 T · Structure no. 00000000011A121

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Little Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40 over Little Kanawha River in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2038. The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesLittle Kanawha River
Location0.09 MI W of Wv 5 T
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.89597, -80.73186
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length173 ft (52.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic368 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 40 over Little Kanawha River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 over Little Kanawha River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Little Kanawha River carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40 over Little Kanawha River?

The structure is 173 ft (52.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Little Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.