US Bridges

4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek

PoorPosted for load

Tyler County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mi. South JCT Wv 18 · Structure no. 00000000048A900

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
184 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek in Tyler County, West Virginia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2022. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Carries4H Camp Road
CrossesMiddle Island Creek
Location0.01 Mi. South JCT Wv 18
Coordinates39.48185, -80.86953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic12 by 2022
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

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$101,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does 4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 4H Camp Road over Middle Island Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.