US Bridges

Wv 4 over Big Run

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S CO 9 · Structure no. 00000000004A146

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 4 over Big Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 4 over Big Run 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 4
CrossesBig Run
Location0.01 MI S CO 9
RouteState Highway 400
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.63778, -80.85909
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,365 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 4 over Big Run built?

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

What condition is Wv 4 over Big 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 4 over Big Run carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 4 over Big Run?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns Wv 4 over Big Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.