US Bridges

Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of Dunkard Creek

Good

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.70 MI South CO Rt 39 · Structure no. 00000000031A268

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of Dunkard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesMonongalia CR 39/2
CrossesBranch of Dunkard Creek
Location0.70 MI South CO Rt 39
RouteCounty Highway 3902
Coordinates39.7057, -80.10465
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks0%
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 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 Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of Dunkard Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Monongalia CR 39/2 over Branch of Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.