US Bridges

County Route 11/4 over Grassy Creek

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.09 MI E of CO Rt 11/8 · Structure no. 00000000049A105

Built
1817
208 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11/4 over Grassy Creek is a other culvert carrying County Route 11/4 over Grassy Creek in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 1817, so it is 208 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 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, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11/4
CrossesGrassy Creek
Location0.09 MI E of CO Rt 11/8
RouteCounty Highway 1104
CountyUpshur County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.84158, -80.26683
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks12%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$404,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11/4 over Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 1817, making it 208 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11/4 over Grassy 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11/4 over Grassy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11/4 over Grassy Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11/4 over Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.