US Bridges

Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.85 MI West of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000006A907

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,655 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMadison Avenue
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.85 MI West of US 52
RouteCity Street N0760
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40398, -82.49696
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic6,655 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$43,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madison Avenue 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.