US Bridges

County Route 4/2 over Lick Creek

FairPosted for load

Summers County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles N. of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000045A014

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4/2 over Lick Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Route 4/2 over Lick Creek in Summers County, West Virginia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2039. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4/2
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.01 Miles N. of CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 402
CountySummers County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.78903, -80.78927
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2019)
Projected traffic38 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$164,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 4/2 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4/2 over Lick 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 4/2 over Lick Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 4/2 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 4/2 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.