US Bridges

CR 28 over Tupper Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI E of Wv 622 · Structure no. 00000000020A080

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
703
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Tupper Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 28 over Tupper Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 703 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 921 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 28
CrossesTupper Creek
Location0.01 MI E of Wv 622
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49793, -81.6479
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic703 (2022)
Projected traffic921 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$150,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 over Tupper Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over Tupper 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 over Tupper Creek carry?

About 703 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over Tupper Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Tupper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.