US Bridges

County Route 39 over Morgan Run

PoorPosted for load

Wetzel County, West Virginia · 0.24 Mi. South JCT Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000052A081

Built
1918
107 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 39 over Morgan Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 39 over Morgan Run in Wetzel County, West Virginia. It was built in 1918, so it is 107 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 18 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 39
CrossesMorgan Run
Location0.24 Mi. South JCT Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyWetzel County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.58807, -80.77877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2020)
Projected traffic61 by 2040
Trucks8%
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$588,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 39 over Morgan Run built?

It was built in 1918, making it 107 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 39 over Morgan Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 39 over Morgan Run carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 39 over Morgan Run?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 39 over Morgan Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.