US Bridges

Wv Rt 4 over Obrion Creek

Fair

Clay County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 44 · Structure no. 00000000008A096

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Rt 4 over Obrion Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wv Rt 4 over Obrion Creek in Clay County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv Rt 4
CrossesObrion Creek
Location0.01 MI S of CR 44
RouteState Highway 4
CountyClay County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.56639, -80.95356
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic820 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Rt 4 over Obrion Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Rt 4 over Obrion 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Rt 4 over Obrion Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Rt 4 over Obrion Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Wv Rt 4 over Obrion Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.