US Bridges

County Route 1/2 over Browns Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of CR 1 · Structure no. 00000000020A001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 1/2 over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 1/2 over Browns Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 1/2
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location0.03 MI W of CR 1
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.37233, -81.89845
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks5%
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$550,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 1/2 over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 1/2 over Browns 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 1/2 over Browns Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 1/2 over Browns Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 1/2 over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.