US Bridges

County Route 35/4 over Browns Run

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · 0.80 MI S of CO 5/11 · Structure no. 00000000004A173

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 35/4 over Browns Run is a steel culvert carrying County Route 35/4 over Browns Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 21 ft (6.5 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 35/4
CrossesBrowns Run
Location0.80 MI S of CO 5/11
RouteCounty Highway 3504
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.85174, -80.65305
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 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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 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 structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$310,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 35/4 over Browns Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 35/4 over Browns 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 35/4 over Browns Run carry?

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

How long is County Route 35/4 over Browns Run?

The structure is 21 ft (6.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns County Route 35/4 over Browns Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.