US Bridges

County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl Creek

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of County 5/5 · Structure no. 00000000004A149

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4/11
CrossesLeft Fk Knawl Creek
Location0.01 MI E of County 5/5
RouteCounty Highway 411
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.81651, -80.51354
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2018)
Projected traffic21 by 2038
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$450,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns County Route 4/11 over Left Fk Knawl Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.