US Bridges

County Route 43 over Greenbrier River

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 43/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A095

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
253 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 43 over Greenbrier River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 43 over Greenbrier River in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 845 by 2039. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 43
CrossesGreenbrier River
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 43/1
RouteCounty Highway 4300
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74408, -80.54588
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span169 ft (51.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck13 ft (3.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2019)
Projected traffic845 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 43 over Greenbrier River built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is County Route 43 over Greenbrier River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 43 over Greenbrier River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is County Route 43 over Greenbrier River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 169 ft (51.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 43 over Greenbrier River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.