US Bridges

County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek

Good

Greenbrier County, West Virginia · 0.01 Miles E. of CR 31/1 · Structure no. 00000000013A280

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 31
CrossesKitchen Creek
Location0.01 Miles E. of CR 31/1
RouteCounty Highway 3100
CountyGreenbrier County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates37.82306, -80.61537
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek 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 July 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 31 over Kitchen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.