US Bridges

Wv 44 over Island Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 2.63 MI North of US 52 · Structure no. 00000000023A104

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 44 over Island Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wv 44 over Island Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,155 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 44
CrossesIsland Creek
Location2.63 MI North of US 52
RouteState Highway 4400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.67842, -82.00206
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic1,155 by 2041
Trucks6%
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$747,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 44 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 44 over Island 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 44 over Island Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 44 over Island Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 44 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.