US Bridges

CR 40 over Straight Fork

Good

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South of Wv 3 · Structure no. 00000000022A062

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 40 over Straight Fork is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 40 over Straight Fork in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 40
CrossesStraight Fork
Location0.07 MI South of Wv 3
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyLincoln County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.23448, -82.00033
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 40 over Straight Fork built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 40 over Straight Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 40 over Straight Fork carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 40 over Straight Fork?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 40 over Straight Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.