US Bridges

Wv 527 over Fourpole

Good

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.54 Mile South of CO 101 · Structure no. 00000000006A333

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 527 over Fourpole is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 527 over Fourpole in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,641 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 55 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 527
CrossesFourpole
Location0.54 Mile South of CO 101
RouteState Highway 52700
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40618, -82.44719
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,641 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 527 over Fourpole built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 527 over Fourpole in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 527 over Fourpole carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wv 527 over Fourpole?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 527 over Fourpole?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.