Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek
FairAlleghany County, Virginia · 0.12 to 604 & 3.35 to 159 · Structure no. 000000000001054
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 126 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 635
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 89 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 635 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 708 by 2045. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek carry?
About 635 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Kanawha Trail over Dunlap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.