US Bridges

Wv 44 over Island Creek

Fair

Logan County, West Virginia · 0.98 MI S. of CR 119/15 · Structure no. 00000000023A112

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wv 44 over Island Creek is a steel continuous 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 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,665 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.2 mi (92 km).

Location

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CarriesWv 44
CrossesIsland Creek
Location0.98 MI S. of CR 119/15
RouteState Highway 4400
CountyLogan County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.81002, -81.98215
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2020)
Projected traffic7,665 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed57.2 mi (92 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$336,000
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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Wv 44 over Island Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wv 44 over Island Creek?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Wv 44 over Island Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.