US Bridges

Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek

Good

Taylor County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI East CO Rt 50/15 · Structure no. 00000000046A066

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek in Taylor County, West Virginia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide.

CarriesTaylor CO Rt 7/4
CrossesBr of Three Fork Creek
Location0.01 MI East CO Rt 50/15
RouteCounty Highway 704
Coordinates39.35444, -79.93033
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic90 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 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 Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Taylor CO Rt 7/4 over Br of Three Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.