US Bridges

County Route 23 over Davis Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.07 MI N of CR 38 · Structure no. 00000000020A061

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 23 over Davis Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying County Route 23 over Davis Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 24 ft wide.

CarriesCounty Route 23
CrossesDavis Creek
Location0.07 MI N of CR 38
RouteCounty Highway 2300
Coordinates38.29969, -81.64498
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
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 23 over Davis Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 23 over Davis 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 23 over Davis Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 23 over Davis Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 23 over Davis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.