US Bridges

Wv 44 over Cow Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 13 · Structure no. 00000000023A107

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 44 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Wv 44 over Cow Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,400 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 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWv 44
CrossesCow Creek
Location0.01 MI South of CR 13
RouteState Highway 4400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.74727, -82.00269
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating94 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 44 over Cow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wv 44 over Cow 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 Cow Creek carry?

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

How long is Wv 44 over Cow Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 44 over Cow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.