US Bridges

Wv 39 over Otter Creek

Good

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.39 Miles W. of CR 22 · Structure no. 00000000034A141

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 39 over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 39 over Otter Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 39
CrossesOtter Creek
Location0.39 Miles W. of CR 22
RouteState Highway 3900
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.25798, -81.05135
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2020)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2040
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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 Otter Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 39 over Otter 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 39 over Otter Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Wv 39 over Otter Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 39 over Otter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.