US Bridges

Wv 44 over Island Creek

FairPosted for load

Logan County, West Virginia · 1.68 MI South of CR 119/4 · Structure no. 00000000023A105

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 44 over Island Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 44 over Island Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 44
CrossesIsland Creek
Location1.68 MI South of CR 119/4
RouteState Highway 4400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7067, -81.98848
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 44 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 44 over Island Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 44 over Island Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 44 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.