US Bridges

County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River

Fair

Calhoun County, West Virginia · 0.05 Mile South of US 33 · Structure no. 00000000007A055

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
178 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River in Calhoun County, West Virginia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2039. The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 24
CrossesW Fk L Kanawha River
Location0.05 Mile South of US 33
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyCalhoun County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.78841, -81.13032
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic836 by 2039
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River?

The structure is 178 ft (54.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 24 over W Fk L Kanawha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.