US Bridges

CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI South of CR 35 · Structure no. 00000000050A092

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 41
CrossesSweetwater Branch
Location0.08 MI South of CR 35
RouteCounty Highway 4100
CountyWayne County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.98499, -82.35883
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic330 by 2042
Trucks3%
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$225,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 41 over Sweetwater Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.