CO 31 over Trace Creek
PoorPosted for loadCabell County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI East of CO 31/5 · Structure no. 00000000006A080
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 101 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO 31 over Trace Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying CO 31 over Trace Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the West Virginia average of 44.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 424 by 2042. The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO 31 over Trace Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO 31 over Trace Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CO 31 over Trace Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is CO 31 over Trace Creek?
The structure is 101 ft (30.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns CO 31 over Trace Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.