US Bridges

Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek

Fair

Monongalia County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles East Wv Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000031A272

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek in Monongalia County, West Virginia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMgl CO Rt 39/1
CrossesDunkard Creek
Location0.02 Miles East Wv Rt 7
RouteCounty Highway 3901
CountyMonongalia County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.70751, -80.14799
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length144 ft (44 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2020)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$911,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (44 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mgl CO Rt 39/1 over Dunkard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.