US Bridges

County Route 44 over W Fork of Twelvepole Ck

Good

Wayne County, West Virginia · 0.09 Miles W of Wv 152 · Structure no. 00000000050A216

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 44 over W Fork of Twelvepole Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 44 over W Fork of Twelvepole Ck in Wayne County, West Virginia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2042. The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCounty Route 44
CrossesW Fork of Twelvepole Ck
Location0.09 Miles W of Wv 152
RouteCounty Highway 4400
Coordinates38.02389, -82.43179
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
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 W Fork of Twelvepole Ck built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 44 over W Fork of Twelvepole Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 44 over W Fork of Twelvepole Ck carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is County Route 44 over W Fork of Twelvepole Ck?

The structure is 154 ft (46.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 44 over W Fork of Twelvepole Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.