US Bridges

CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R

Poor

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.39 MI E CR 11/5 · Structure no. 00000000007A029

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 17 ft wide.

CarriesCR 11
CrossesL Fk West Fk L Kanawha R
Location0.39 MI E CR 11/5
RouteCounty Highway 11
Coordinates38.72558, -81.01847
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic228 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 over L Fk West Fk L Kanawha R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.