Wv 04 over Big Sandy Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of US 119 T · Structure no. 00000000020A006
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wv 04 over Big Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 04 over Big Sandy Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,354 by 2042. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Wv 04 over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wv 04 over Big Sandy 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Wv 04 over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Wv 04 over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Wv 04 over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.