US Bridges

Wv 39 over Deer Creek

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.16 Miles E. of CR 39/4 · Structure no. 00000000034A139

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,634
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 39 over Deer Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 39 over Deer Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,634 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,213 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.8 mi (114 km).

CarriesWv 39
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.16 Miles E. of CR 39/4
RouteState Highway 3900
Coordinates38.26241, -80.73523
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,634 (2019)
Projected traffic3,213 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.8 mi (114 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$247,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 39 over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 39 over Deer 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 39 over Deer Creek carry?

About 2,634 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 39 over Deer Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m).

Who owns Wv 39 over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.