US Bridges

County Route 5/6 over Landers Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI N of Wv 62 · Structure no. 00000000020A008

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 5/6 over Landers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying County Route 5/6 over Landers Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,227 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 5/6
CrossesLanders Creek
Location0.05 MI N of Wv 62
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.38255, -81.71348
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,227 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 5/6 over Landers Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 5/6 over Landers 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 5/6 over Landers Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 5/6 over Landers Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 5/6 over Landers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.