FR 244 over Big Run
FairTucker County, West Virginia · 3 Miles E of Hendricks · Structure no. 092101000001011
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
FR 244 over Big Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FR 244 over Big Run in Tucker 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FR 244 over Big Run built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is FR 244 over Big Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does FR 244 over Big Run carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is FR 244 over Big Run?
The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns FR 244 over Big Run?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.