US Bridges

Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run

Fair

Braxton County, West Virginia · Sutton Lake Campground · Structure no. CEPLRHWV1112048

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCampground Bridge
CrossesLower Kanawha Run
LocationSutton Lake Campground
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBraxton County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.67082, -80.54759
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).