County Route 44 over O Brion Creek
PoorPosted for loadClay County, West Virginia · 0.45 MI N of CR 19/1 · Structure no. 00000000008A067
- Built
- 1941
- 84 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 44 over O Brion Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 44 over O Brion Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 242 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 22 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 County Route 44 over O Brion Creek built?
It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 44 over O Brion 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 44 over O Brion Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 44 over O Brion Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 44 over O Brion Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.