US Bridges

County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck

Poor

Jackson County, West Virginia · 0.01 Mile West CR 33/4 · Structure no. 00000000018A211

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck in Jackson County, West Virginia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,190 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 56
CrossesStraight Fk Sandy Ck
Location0.01 Mile West CR 33/4
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyJackson County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.92296, -81.71926
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic3,190 by 2042
Trucks7%
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$600,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.