US Bridges

Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek

Good

Preston County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI West CO Rt 39/2 · Structure no. 00000000039A214

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 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 culvert carrying Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek in Preston County, West Virginia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesPreston CO Rt 39
CrossesRaccoon Creek
Location0.01 MI West CO Rt 39/2
RouteCounty Highway 3900
Coordinates39.39179, -79.80363
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic350 by 2041
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon 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 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 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Preston CO Rt 39 over Raccoon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.