US Bridges

Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N of CO 11 · Structure no. 00000000004A010

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2038. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 4
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.02 MI N of CO 11
RouteState Highway 400
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.58702, -80.9361
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
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (16 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic690 by 2038
Trucks6%
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wv Route 4 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.