County Route 39/18 over Little Laurel Creek
FairNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.60 Miles S. of CR 39/13 · Structure no. 00000000034A070
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39/18 over Little Laurel Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 39/18 over Little Laurel Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2039. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 16 ft wide.
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39/18 over Little Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 39/18 over Little 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 39/18 over Little Laurel Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39/18 over Little Laurel Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39/18 over Little Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.