US Bridges

County Route 44 over Tevebaugh Creek

Fair

Marion County, West Virginia · 0.17 MI North CO Rt 44/6 · Structure no. 00000000025A085

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 44 over Tevebaugh Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 44 over Tevebaugh Creek in Marion County, West Virginia. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,250 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 44
CrossesTevebaugh Creek
Location0.17 MI North CO Rt 44/6
RouteCounty Highway 4400
CountyMarion County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.45926, -80.27466
Functional classRural Minor 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
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2022)
Projected traffic1,250 by 2041
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$573,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 44 over Tevebaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 44 over Tevebaugh 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 44 over Tevebaugh Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 44 over Tevebaugh Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 44 over Tevebaugh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.