County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel Creek
PoorPosted for loadNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.02 Miles E. of CR 39/18 · Structure no. 00000000034A071
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2039. The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel Creek carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 39/23 over Little Laurel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.