US Bridges

C.R. 39/3 over Browns Creek

Poor

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.22 MI S JCT Wv 28 · Structure no. 00000000038A062

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 39/3 over Browns Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying C.R. 39/3 over Browns Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 27 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 39/3
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location0.22 MI S JCT Wv 28
RouteCounty Highway 3903
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.19362, -80.01274
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
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic27 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$1.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 39/3 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 39/3 over Browns 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 39/3 over Browns Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is C.R. 39/3 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 39/3 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.