US Bridges

CO 11 over Fourmile Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI South of CR 23 · Structure no. 00000000022A042

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO 11 over Fourmile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CO 11 over Fourmile Creek in Lincoln County, West Virginia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesCO 11
CrossesFourmile Creek
Location0.07 MI South of CR 23
RouteCounty Highway 1100
Coordinates38.20358, -82.22348
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$80,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO 11 over Fourmile Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO 11 over Fourmile Creek 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 CO 11 over Fourmile Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CO 11 over Fourmile Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO 11 over Fourmile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.