County Route 46 over Elk Twomile Creek
PoorKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.29 MI E of CR 46/2 · Structure no. 00000000020A112
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Route 46 over Elk Twomile Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Route 46 over Elk Twomile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,048 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 21 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Route 46 over Elk Twomile Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is County Route 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does County Route 46 over Elk Twomile Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County Route 46 over Elk Twomile Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns County Route 46 over Elk Twomile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.