Wv. 39 over Cummins Creek
PoorPocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.04 Mi. W. Jct. C.R. 21 · Structure no. 00000000038A125
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv. 39 over Cummins Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv. 39 over Cummins Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 78 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,646 by 2039. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 31 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 over Cummins Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is Wv. 39 over Cummins 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Wv. 39 over Cummins Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv. 39 over Cummins Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Wv. 39 over Cummins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.