US Bridges

CR 27 over Charley Creek

Fair

Cabell County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI South of CR 38 · Structure no. 00000000006A218

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Charley Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 27 over Charley Creek in Cabell County, West Virginia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 908 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesCharley Creek
Location0.01 MI South of CR 38
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountyCabell County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40567, -82.06344
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic908 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$145,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Charley Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over Charley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 27 over Charley Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Charley Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Charley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.