County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek
PoorPosted for loadGreenbrier County, West Virginia · 3.76 Miles N. of CR 10/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A089
- Built
- 1911
- 114 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.8 mi (122 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39/1 over Little Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.