US Bridges

County Route 4 over Mill Creek

Fair

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of Wv 20 · Structure no. 00000000045A011

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4 over Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 4 over Mill Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of Wv 20
RouteCounty Highway 400
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.80676, -80.81703
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic238 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 4 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4 over Mill 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 4 over Mill Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 4 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns County Route 4 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.