County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River
PoorGilmer County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of Wv 5 T · Structure no. 00000000011A094
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 218 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River in Gilmer 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 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.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 76 by 2038. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River?
The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 44 over Little Kanawha River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.