US Bridges

Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork River

Fair

Lewis County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI N of US Rt 19 F · Structure no. 00000000021A010

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork River is a concrete culvert carrying Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork River in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2038. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long.

Location

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CarriesWv Route 4 F
CrossesRt. Fk. West Fork River
Location0.04 MI N of US Rt 19 F
RouteState Highway 400
CountyLewis County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.83416, -80.44786
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic653 by 2038
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork River built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m).

Who owns Wv Route 4 F over Rt. Fk. West Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.