US Bridges

County Route 44/2 over Brushy Meadow Creek

Fair

Nicholas County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles W. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000034A099

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 44/2 over Brushy Meadow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 44/2 over Brushy Meadow Creek in Nicholas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 63 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 44/2
CrossesBrushy Meadow Creek
Location0.01 Miles W. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 4402
CountyNicholas County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.16655, -80.68981
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic63 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 44/2 over Brushy Meadow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 44/2 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 44/2 over Brushy Meadow Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 44/2 over Brushy Meadow Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 44/2 over Brushy Meadow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.