US Bridges

Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek

FairPosted for load

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI N of Ferguson Ct · Structure no. 00000000006A901

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 726 by 2041. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilson Court
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.03 MI N of Ferguson Ct
RouteCity Street N0760
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40149, -82.42632
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic726 by 2041
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$347,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Court 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.