US Bridges

Wv 41 over Muddlety Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000034A082

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Muddlety Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Muddlety Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,120 by 2039. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesMuddlety Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of US 19
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.31078, -80.83341
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,100 (2019)
Projected traffic6,120 by 2039
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
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 Wv 41 over Muddlety Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Muddlety 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over Muddlety Creek carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Muddlety Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Muddlety Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.