US Bridges

County Route 40 over Laurel Run

Fair

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.54MI S of CO 40/2 Sls · Structure no. 00000000049A076

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 40 over Laurel Run is a concrete slab carrying County Route 40 over Laurel Run in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 23 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 40
CrossesLaurel Run
Location0.54MI S of CO 40/2 Sls
RouteCounty Highway 4000
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.79448, -80.33004
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic550 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 40 over Laurel Run built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 40 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 40 over Laurel Run carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 40 over Laurel Run?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 40 over Laurel Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.