US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch

Fair

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.14 MI East CO Rt 1 · Structure no. 00000000046A003

Built
1911
114 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch is a concrete arch - deck carrying Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1911, so it is 114 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2041. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 16 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesTaylor CO Rt 1/4
CrossesCorbin Branch
Location0.14 MI East CO Rt 1
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyTaylor County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.35311, -80.19627
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
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic160 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$487,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch built?

It was built in 1911, making it 114 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch 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 Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 1/4 over Corbin Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.