US Bridges

County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run

Good

Gilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI W CO 42 · Structure no. 00000000011A147

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run in Gilmer County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesDuckcamp Run
Location0.01 MI W CO 42
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyGilmer County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.88714, -80.74673
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2038
Trucks8%
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 County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Duckcamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.