US Bridges

Wv 4 over Two Run

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 13/4 · Structure no. 00000000008A095

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 4 over Two Run is a concrete culvert carrying Wv 4 over Two Run in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,312 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 4
CrossesTwo Run
Location0.01 MI S of CR 13/4
RouteState Highway 4
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.47579, -81.08345
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,312 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 4 over Two Run built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 4 over Two Run 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 Wv 4 over Two Run carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv 4 over Two Run?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.5 m).

Who owns Wv 4 over Two Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.