US Bridges

C.R. 40 over Gandy Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.11 MI N JCT CR 29/1 · Structure no. 00000000042A095

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 40 over Gandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 40 over Gandy Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 40
CrossesGandy Creek
Location0.11 MI N JCT CR 29/1
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.72339, -79.62727
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic37 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$600,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 40 over Gandy Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 40 over Gandy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does C.R. 40 over Gandy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C.R. 40 over Gandy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 40 over Gandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.