Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run
GoodBraxton County, West Virginia · Sutton Lake Campground · Structure no. CEPORHWV1129636
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Corps of Engineers (Civil)
About this bridge
Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run is a concrete arch - deck carrying Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run in Braxton County, West Virginia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run?
The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Arch Bridge over Lower Kanawha Run?
It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).