County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge
FairPosted for loadSummers County, West Virginia · 0.05 Miles E. of CR 4/2 · Structure no. 00000000045A013
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 238 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 4 over Lick Creek Bridge?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.