US Bridges

Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek

Fair

Alleghany County, Virginia · 3.39 Rt 159 - 0.06 Rt 602 · Structure no. 000000000001066

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek is a steel culvert carrying Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 5 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesKanawha Trail
CrossesTygers Creek
Location3.39 Rt 159 - 0.06 Rt 602
RouteState Highway 311
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74053, -80.22634
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanawha Trail over Tygers 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.