FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River
PoorPosted for loadPocahontas County, West Virginia · No Data Entered · Structure no. 092100000032015
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River?
The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns FR 44A over W. Fk. Green Brier River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.