US Bridges

CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek

Good

Fayette County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI of CR 31 · Structure no. 00000000010A322

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek in Fayette County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 44/6
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.05 MI of CR 31
RouteCounty Highway 446
CountyFayette County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.86534, -80.8571
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic37 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 44/6 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.