Wv 39 over Line Creek
PoorNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.06 Miles E. of CR 19/22 · Structure no. 00000000034A060
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,174
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 39 over Line Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 39 over Line Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,174 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 39 over Line Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 39 over Line Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 39 over Line Creek carry?
About 1,174 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 39 over Line Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 39 over Line Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.