US Bridges

CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree

Good

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.50 MI of CR 39 · Structure no. 00000000020X001

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
904
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 904 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 39
CrossesLittle Sandy Cree
Location0.50 MI of CR 39
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.46286, -81.50012
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic904 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2042
Trucks14%
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 byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree carry?

About 904 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 39 over Little Sandy Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Private (other than railroad).