US Bridges

C. R. 39/2 over Knapps Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.21 MI S JCT Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000038A060

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
103 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 39/2 over Knapps Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C. R. 39/2 over Knapps Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 39/2
CrossesKnapps Creek
Location0.21 MI S JCT Wv 39
RouteCounty Highway 3902
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21899, -80.09454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 39/2 over Knapps Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is C. R. 39/2 over Knapps 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does C. R. 39/2 over Knapps Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 39/2 over Knapps Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C. R. 39/2 over Knapps Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.