County Route 4/15 over French Creek
PoorClosed to trafficUpshur County, West Virginia · 0.02 MI E of County 20/29 · Structure no. 00000000049A019
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- —
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 4/15 over French Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 4/15 over French Creek in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long and 19 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 4/15 over French Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 4/15 over French 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does County Route 4/15 over French Creek carry?
No traffic count is recorded for this structure.
How long is County Route 4/15 over French Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 4/15 over French Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.