US Bridges

Wv 41 over Piney Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of CR 41/8 · Structure no. 00000000041A083

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
194 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Piney Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Piney Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2040. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesPiney Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N. of CR 41/8
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.84868, -81.09317
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic945 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 km)
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 Wv 41 over Piney Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Piney Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over Piney Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Piney Creek?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Piney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.