US Bridges

Wv 39 over Bells Creek

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.20 Miles W. of CR 16/6 · Structure no. 00000000034A138

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,621
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 39 over Bells Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Wv 39 over Bells Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,621 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,198 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 39
CrossesBells Creek
Location0.20 Miles W. of CR 16/6
RouteState Highway 3900
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.22956, -81.19361
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,621 (2020)
Projected traffic3,198 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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 39 over Bells Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 39 over Bells Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 39 over Bells Creek carry?

About 2,621 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 39 over Bells Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 39 over Bells Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.