US Bridges

County Route 47/4 over Hughes River

Good

Wirt County, West Virginia · 0.02 Mile West of Wv 47 · Structure no. 00000000053A037

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 47/4 over Hughes River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 47/4 over Hughes River in Wirt County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 16 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 17 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 47/4
CrossesHughes River
Location0.02 Mile West of Wv 47
RouteCounty Highway 474
CountyWirt County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates39.14243, -81.33816
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic16 by 2042
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 47/4 over Hughes River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 47/4 over Hughes 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 47/4 over Hughes River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 47/4 over Hughes River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 47/4 over Hughes River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.