US Bridges

Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel Run

Fair

Tucker County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI S JCT CR 39/3 · Structure no. 00000000047A076

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel Run in Tucker County, West Virginia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 409 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesTucker CR 39 (sls)
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.03 MI S JCT CR 39/3
RouteCounty Highway 3900
CountyTucker County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.05063, -79.72061
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length45 ft (13.8 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2019)
Projected traffic409 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel Run carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel Run?

The structure is 45 ft (13.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Tucker CR 39 (sls) over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.