US Bridges

County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek

Poor

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.09 Mile North of CR 4 · Structure no. 00000000053A008

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 152 by 2039. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 14 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 4/2
CrossesLee Creek
Location0.09 Mile North of CR 4
RouteCounty Highway 42
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.11214, -81.40509
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic152 by 2039
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

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$345,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 4/2 over Lee 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.