US Bridges

CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek

PoorPosted for load

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.86 MI E of CR 46/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A110

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,441 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 46
CrossesElk Twomile Creek
Location0.86 MI E of CR 46/1
RouteCounty Highway 46
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.37428, -81.56263
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,441 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 46 over Elk Twomile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.