Wv 39 over Little Elk Creek
GoodNicholas County, West Virginia · 0.31 Miles N.Of CR 19/25 · Structure no. 00000000034A142
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,668
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 39 over Little Elk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 39 over Little Elk Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,668 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,035 by 2039. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 39 over Little Elk Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 39 over Little Elk 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Wv 39 over Little Elk Creek carry?
About 1,668 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Wv 39 over Little Elk Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 39 over Little Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.