US Bridges

Wv 39 over Hutchinson Branch

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.11 Miles W. of CR 19/17 · Structure no. 00000000034A127

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 39 over Hutchinson Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 39 over Hutchinson Branch in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesWv 39
CrossesHutchinson Branch
Location0.11 Miles W. of CR 19/17
RouteState Highway 3900
Coordinates38.3027, -80.93787
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length49 ft (14.8 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,995 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 39 over Hutchinson Branch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 39 over Hutchinson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 39 over Hutchinson Branch carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 39 over Hutchinson Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 39 over Hutchinson Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.