US Bridges

Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek

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Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.35 MI East CO Rt 39/1 · Structure no. 00000000031A093

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2041. The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesMon. Co. Rt. 39
CrossesDunkard Creek
Location0.35 MI East CO Rt 39/1
RouteCounty Highway 3900
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.71503, -80.1106
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length214 ft (65.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2019)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
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$598,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mon. Co. Rt. 39 over Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.