FR 44 over Little River
PoorPosted for loadPocahontas County, West Virginia · 7.8 Miles N of Durbin · Structure no. 092103000001004
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 44 over Little River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FR 44 over Little River in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 25.5 mi (41 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 44 over Little River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 44 over Little 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does FR 44 over Little River carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FR 44 over Little River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns FR 44 over Little River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.