West Fifth Street over Fourpole Creek
PoorPosted for loadCabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of Mem Blvd · Structure no. 00000000006A912
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 44 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Fifth Street over Fourpole Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fifth Street over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,509 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Fifth Street over Fourpole Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Fifth Street 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does West Fifth Street over Fourpole Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is West Fifth Street over Fourpole Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns West Fifth Street over Fourpole Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.