County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek
PoorPosted for loadWood County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mile South of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000054A090
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek in Wood County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 69 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 298 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 40/5 over Sams Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.