US Bridges

County Route 4 over Davy Branch

Fair

McDowell County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. North of Co. 4/2 · Structure no. 00000000024A352

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4 over Davy Branch is a concrete frame carrying County Route 4 over Davy Branch in McDowell County, West Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 95 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4
CrossesDavy Branch
Location0.01 Mi. North of Co. 4/2
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountyMcDowell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.47837, -81.65328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic95 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 4 over Davy Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4 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 County Route 4 over Davy Branch carry?

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

How long is County Route 4 over Davy Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 4 over Davy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.