US Bridges

County Route 4 over Meadow Creek

Fair

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.44 Miles S. of CR 4/4 · Structure no. 00000000013A251

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
152
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4 over Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 4 over Meadow Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 152 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2039. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4
CrossesMeadow Creek
Location0.44 Miles S. of CR 4/4
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.02214, -80.7639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152 (2019)
Projected traffic195 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 4 over Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4 over Meadow 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 4 over Meadow Creek carry?

About 152 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Route 4 over Meadow Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 4 over Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.