US Bridges

CR 39 over Leatherwood Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 1.71 MI N of CR 33/6 · Structure no. 00000000020A097

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 39 over Leatherwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 39 over Leatherwood Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCR 39
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location1.71 MI N of CR 33/6
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.5534, -81.54431
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic262 by 2040
Trucks5%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 39 over Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 39 over Leatherwood 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 39 over Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 39 over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns CR 39 over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.