US Bridges

County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork

Fair

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile E of CR 40/11 · Structure no. 00000000018A222

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2039. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesBranch of Elk Fork
Location0.01 Mile E of CR 40/11
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.76145, -81.55028
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic72 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$400,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m).

Who owns County Route 40 over Branch of Elk Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.