West Fourth Street over Polk Creek
GoodLewis County, West Virginia · 0.06 MI W of CO 1 Sls · Structure no. 00000000021A910
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 2022
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Fourth Street over Polk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Fourth Street over Polk Creek in Lewis County, West Virginia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 80 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Fourth Street over Polk Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.
What condition is West Fourth Street over Polk Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does West Fourth Street over Polk Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is West Fourth Street over Polk Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns West Fourth Street over Polk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.