County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel Creek
FairNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.73 Miles South of Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000034A068
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 189 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39/14 over Big Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.