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County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 11/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A022

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck is a concrete culvert carrying County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 983 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 11
CrossesTrace Fork of Davis Ck
Location0.01 MI N of CR 11/2
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.30359, -81.72582
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2022)
Projected traffic983 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 11 over Trace Fork of Davis Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.