US Bridges

C. R. 39/2 over Stillhouse Run

Fair

Pocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S JCT Usfs 304 · Structure no. 00000000038A098

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C. R. 39/2 over Stillhouse Run is a concrete culvert carrying C. R. 39/2 over Stillhouse Run 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesC. R. 39/2
CrossesStillhouse Run
Location0.01 MI S JCT Usfs 304
RouteCounty Highway 3902
CountyPocahontas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.2083, -80.09827
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$750,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C. R. 39/2 over Stillhouse Run built?

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

What condition is C. R. 39/2 over Stillhouse Run 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 Stillhouse Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C. R. 39/2 over Stillhouse Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m).

Who owns C. R. 39/2 over Stillhouse Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.