US Bridges

Wv 44 over Island Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. N. of CR 119/3 · Structure no. 00000000023A109

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
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 1981, so it is 44 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 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 44
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.01 Mi. N. of CR 119/3
RouteState Highway 4400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.7591, -81.99694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 rating94 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2042
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wv 44 over Island Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 44 over Island Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Wv 44 over Island Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 44 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.