US Bridges

Wv 41 over Youngs Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.21 Miles S. of CR 41/10 · Structure no. 00000000034A113

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Youngs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Youngs Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 368 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesWv 41
CrossesYoungs Creek
Location0.21 Miles S. of CR 41/10
RouteState Highway 4100
Coordinates38.10825, -80.87635
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic368 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over Youngs Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Youngs 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 Youngs Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Youngs Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Youngs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.