US Bridges

Wv 39 over Bear Run

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 7.60 Miles E. of CR 39/5 · Structure no. 00000000013A088

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 39 over Bear Run is a concrete slab carrying Wv 39 over Bear Run in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 986 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 113.7 mi (183 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 39
CrossesBear Run
Location7.60 Miles E. of CR 39/5
RouteState Highway 3900
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19132, -80.36571
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2022)
Projected traffic986 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed113.7 mi (183 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$716,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 39 over Bear Run built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 39 over Bear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 39 over Bear Run carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Wv 39 over Bear Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 39 over Bear Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.