US Bridges

Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek

FairPosted for load

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI N. of Ferguson Ct · Structure no. 00000000006A911

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
45 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 concrete tee beam carrying Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 6 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 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWilson Court
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.02 MI N. of Ferguson Ct
RouteCity Street N0760
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.4014, -82.42619
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic726 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$200,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 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 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Court over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.