US Bridges

Co. Rt. 39 over Trace Creek

Poor

Putnam County, West Virginia · 0.10 MI E of Wv 34 · Structure no. 00000000040A048

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rt. 39 over Trace Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. Rt. 39 over Trace Creek in Putnam County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCo. Rt. 39
CrossesTrace Creek
Location0.10 MI E of Wv 34
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyPutnam County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.34513, -81.99779
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic402 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rt. 39 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rt. 39 over Trace 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rt. 39 over Trace Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rt. 39 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rt. 39 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.