US Bridges

CR 35 over Fourpole Creek

Poor

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.20 Mi. N. of CR.41 · Structure no. 00000000006A085

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35 over Fourpole Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 35 over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.20 Mi. N. of CR.41
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36197, -82.37247
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2042
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$300,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Fourpole Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 35 over Fourpole Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 35 over Fourpole Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.