US Bridges

Wv 44 over Littles Creek

Poor

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI North of CR 119/4 · Structure no. 00000000023A106

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 44 over Littles Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Wv 44 over Littles Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 44
CrossesLittles Creek
Location0.01 MI North of CR 119/4
RouteState Highway 4400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.72587, -82.00175
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,470 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$310,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 44 over Littles Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 44 over Littles 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 44 over Littles Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 44 over Littles Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 44 over Littles Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.