County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles N. of CR 6 · Structure no. 00000000032A013
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 131
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek in Monroe County, West Virginia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 131 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek carry?
About 131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 4 over Carpenter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.