US Bridges

County Route 39/13 over Cherry River

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles S. of Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000034A067

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
174 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 39/13 over Cherry River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 39/13 over Cherry River in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 39/13
CrossesCherry River
Location0.02 Miles S. of Wv 39
RouteCounty Highway 3913
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.2208, -80.55235
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length174 ft (52.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic630 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Route 39/13 over Cherry River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 39/13 over Cherry 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 39/13 over Cherry River carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Route 39/13 over Cherry River?

The structure is 174 ft (52.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 39/13 over Cherry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.