Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek
PoorPreston County, West Virginia · 0.27 MI West CO Rt 39/2 · Structure no. 00000000039A094
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 23 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.