US Bridges

Harvey Road over Fourpole Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI South of Mem. Blv · Structure no. 00000000006A913

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harvey Road over Fourpole Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harvey Road over Fourpole Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,089 by 2041. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHarvey Road
CrossesFourpole Creek
Location0.03 MI South of Mem. Blv
RouteCity Street N0760
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40394, -82.47835
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,089 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$373,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harvey Road over Fourpole Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harvey Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Harvey Road over Fourpole Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harvey Road over Fourpole Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Harvey Road over Fourpole Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.