US Bridges

Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp Run

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S CO 14 · Structure no. 00000000004A147

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,128 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv 4
CrossesLower Rock Camp Run
Location0.01 MI S CO 14
RouteState Highway 400
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.65411, -80.84532
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,128 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp Run built?

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

What condition is Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp Run carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp Run?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wv 4 over Lower Rock Camp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.