US Bridges

Ky 40 over Tug Fork River

Fair

Mingo County, West Virginia · Ky State Line · Structure no. 00000000030A277

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
312 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,794
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ky 40 over Tug Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ky 40 over Tug Fork River in Mingo County, West Virginia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,794 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,984 by 2040. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 45 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKy 40
CrossesTug Fork River
LocationKy State Line
RouteCounty Highway 5241
CountyMingo County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.83789, -82.4095
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,794 (2020)
Projected traffic3,984 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ky 40 over Tug Fork River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ky 40 over Tug Fork River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Ky 40 over Tug Fork River carry?

About 3,794 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ky 40 over Tug Fork River?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ky 40 over Tug Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.