US Bridges

CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.04 MI E of CR 21 · Structure no. 00000000020A074

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,290
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 27
CrossesLeft Fk Kanawha Twomile
Location0.04 MI E of CR 21
RouteCounty Highway 2700
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40521, -81.66309
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile 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 CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns CR 27 over Left Fk Kanawha Twomile?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.