US Bridges

County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.37 Miles W. of CR 37/2 · Structure no. 00000000013A079

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 254 by 2039. The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 31
CrossesKitchen Creek
Location0.37 Miles W. of CR 37/2
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82564, -80.62488
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic254 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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$602,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 31 over Kitchen 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.