US Bridges

US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow

Fair

Hardy County, West Virginia · 0.56 MI E CR 55/20 Sls · Structure no. 00000000016A124

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,535 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow in Hardy County, West Virginia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,280 by 2043. The structure is 1,535 ft (468 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 48 (x)
CrossesClifford Hollow
Location0.56 MI E CR 55/20 Sls
RouteU.S. Route 4800
CountyHardy County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.09399, -78.87997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,535 ft (468 m)
Longest span276 ft (84 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic5,280 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow?

The structure is 1,535 ft (468 m) long with a longest span of 276 ft (84 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 48 (x) over Clifford Hollow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.