US Bridges

CR 28 over Coopers Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.03 MI W of CR 41 · Structure no. 00000000020A081

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 over Coopers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 28 over Coopers Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 197 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 21 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 28
CrossesCoopers Creek
Location0.03 MI W of CR 41
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.45422, -81.56383
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic197 by 2040
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 CR 28 over Coopers Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 over Coopers 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 28 over Coopers Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 over Coopers Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 over Coopers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.