US Bridges

County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run

Poor

Marshall County, West Virginia · 0.40 Mi. East JCT CR 10 · Structure no. 00000000026A083

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run in Marshall County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 43 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 14 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 88/4
CrossesBrandu Run
Location0.40 Mi. East JCT CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 884
Coordinates39.96199, -80.69959
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2040
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$184,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 88/4 over Brandu Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.