CR 47 over Pinch Creek
FairKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 52 · Structure no. 00000000020A115
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 47 over Pinch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 47 over Pinch Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,323 by 2041. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 27 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 47 over Pinch Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 47 over Pinch 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 January 2023.
How much traffic does CR 47 over Pinch Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 47 over Pinch Creek?
The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 47 over Pinch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.