US Bridges

Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 4.77 Miles E. of CR 39/5 · Structure no. 00000000013A279

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
105 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River is a steel truss - deck carrying Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 577 by 2039. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 39
CrossesNorth Fork Cherry River
Location4.77 Miles E. of CR 39/5
RouteState Highway 3900
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21988, -80.39529
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic577 by 2039
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 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 Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry 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 Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 39 over North Fork Cherry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.