US Bridges

County Route 40 over Milligan Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.90 Miles S. of CR 60/11 · Structure no. 00000000013A237

Built
1884
141 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Milligan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40 over Milligan Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1884 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 141 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 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesMilligan Creek
Location0.90 Miles S. of CR 60/11
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.83255, -80.50468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating95 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (17.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width9 ft (2.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$514,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40 over Milligan Creek built?

It was built in 1884, making it 141 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is County Route 40 over Milligan Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Milligan Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40 over Milligan Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Milligan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.