US Bridges

C.R. 39 over Dry Run

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mi.S.Cr 39/2 · Structure no. 00000000042A175

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 39 over Dry Run is a concrete culvert carrying C.R. 39 over Dry Run in Randolph 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 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 39
CrossesDry Run
Location0.24 Mi.S.Cr 39/2
RouteCounty Highway 3900
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73475, -79.9526
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2042
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 39 over Dry Run built?

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

What condition is C.R. 39 over Dry Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does C.R. 39 over Dry Run carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 39 over Dry Run?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns C.R. 39 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.