County Route 4/27 over Little Otter Creek
FairPosted for loadBraxton County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI S of Wv 4 · Structure no. 00000000004A151
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 119 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 4/27 over Little Otter Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 4/27 over Little Otter Creek in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 4/27 over Little Otter Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 4/27 over Little Otter 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 4/27 over Little Otter Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is County Route 4/27 over Little Otter Creek?
The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 4/27 over Little Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.