County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow Creek
FairPosted for loadNicholas County, West Virginia · 1.59 Miles E. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000034A078
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2039. The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 14 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 44/4 over Brushy Meadow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.