US Bridges

CR 35 over Fourpole Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.12 Mi. S. of CR.48 · Structure no. 00000000006A086

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 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 steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 35 over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 35
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.12 Mi. S. of CR.48
RouteCounty Highway 3500
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.36457, -82.37397
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 35 over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35 over Fourpole 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 October 2024.

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 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35 over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.