US Bridges

Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek

Good

Raleigh County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of US-19 · Structure no. 00000000041A338

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek in Raleigh County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,245 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 41
CrossesCranberry Creek
Location0.04 MI N of US-19
RouteState Highway 4100
CountyRaleigh County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.79519, -81.17316
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length198 ft (60.2 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,245 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Cranberry Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 41 over Cranberry 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.2 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 41 over Cranberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.