US Bridges

Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 44 · Structure no. 00000000020A276

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck is a concrete slab carrying Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,350 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesWv 94
CrossesFourmile Fork of Lens Ck
Location0.01 MI S of CR 44
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates38.22068, -81.60554
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic5,350 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 94 over Fourmile Fork of Lens Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.