US Bridges

Wv 44 over Island Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.15 MI South of CR 119/5 · Structure no. 00000000023A108

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 44 over Island Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wv 44 over Island Creek in Logan County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 44
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.15 MI South of CR 119/5
RouteState Highway 4400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.75313, -81.99974
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
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$2 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 44 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 44 over Island Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Wv 44 over Island Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 44 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.