Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek
GoodPocahontas County, West Virginia · 0.03 Mi. East JCT Wv 28 · Structure no. 00000000038A141
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,817 by 2042. The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek?
The structure is 262 ft (80 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Wv Route 39 over Knapp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.