US Bridges

County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv

Good

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.15 Mile South of CR 11 · Structure no. 00000000007A031

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11/3
CrossesL Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv
Location0.15 Mile South of CR 11
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.73294, -81.04419
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks0%
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$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11/3 over L Fk W Fk L Kanawha Riv?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.