Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek
PoorPocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI E JCT CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000038A058
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,038 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 39 & Wv 92 over Douthat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.