US Bridges

CR 4/3 over Davy Branch

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.25 MI S of CR 4/1 · Structure no. 00000000024A234

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4/3 over Davy Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 4/3 over Davy Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesCR 4/3
CrossesDavy Branch
Location0.25 MI S of CR 4/1
RouteCounty Highway 403
Coordinates37.48022, -81.64552
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating66 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4/3 over Davy Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4/3 over Davy Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4/3 over Davy Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is CR 4/3 over Davy Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4/3 over Davy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.