US Bridges

C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.20 MI S JCT Wv 39 · Structure no. 00000000038A097

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief is a steel culvert carrying C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 266 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 39/2
CrossesKnapp Creek Flood Relief
Location0.20 MI S JCT Wv 39
RouteCounty Highway 3902
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.21923, -80.09459
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic266 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief carry?

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

How long is C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m).

Who owns C.R. 39/2 over Knapp Creek Flood Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.