US Bridges

County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River

Good

Upshur County, West Virginia · 0.60 MI S CO 11/17 · Structure no. 00000000049A129

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River in Upshur County, West Virginia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long and 25 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 44
CrossesRt Fk Buckhannon River
Location0.60 MI S CO 11/17
RouteCounty Highway 4400
Coordinates38.74454, -80.23558
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length94 ft (28.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River?

The structure is 94 ft (28.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 44 over Rt Fk Buckhannon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.