US Bridges

Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek

Fair

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI North of US 19 · Structure no. 00000000041A266

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,245 by 2040. The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location0.11 MI North of US 19
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79502, -81.17259
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length84 ft (25.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2020)
Projected traffic7,245 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Cranberry 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.