US Bridges

C.R. 4/2 over Leading Creek

Fair

Randolph County, West Virginia · 0.06 Mi. W. JCT US 219 · Structure no. 00000000042A199

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

C.R. 4/2 over Leading Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying C.R. 4/2 over Leading Creek in Randolph County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 6 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesC.R. 4/2
CrossesLeading Creek
Location0.06 Mi. W. JCT US 219
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountyRandolph County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.06801, -79.81112
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C.R. 4/2 over Leading Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is C.R. 4/2 over Leading 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 C.R. 4/2 over Leading Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C.R. 4/2 over Leading Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C.R. 4/2 over Leading Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.