US Bridges

Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek

Good

Alleghany County, Virginia · 3.39 to 159 & 0.06 to 602 · Structure no. 000000000029136

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
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 concrete culvert carrying Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek in Alleghany County, Virginia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 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 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 255 by 2045. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

Location

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CarriesKanawha Trail
CrossesTygers Creek
Location3.39 to 159 & 0.06 to 602
RouteState Highway 311
CountyAlleghany County
StateVirginia
Coordinates37.74638, -80.23993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2045
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 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 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek 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 2023.

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 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Kanawha Trail over Tygers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.