US Bridges

CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek

Good

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.18 MI East of CR 34/1 · Structure no. 00000000018A140

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2039. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 40
CrossesElk Fork of Mill Creek
Location0.18 MI East of CR 34/1
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76902, -81.58565
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating67 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic725 by 2039
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Elk Fork of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.