US Bridges

County Route 49 over Indian Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.05 MI E of CR 48/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A122

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 49 over Indian Creek is a steel culvert carrying County Route 49 over Indian Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,895 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 49
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.05 MI E of CR 48/1
RouteCounty Highway 49
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.40294, -81.50688
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2020)
Projected traffic5,895 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$155,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 49 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 49 over Indian 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Route 49 over Indian Creek carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 49 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m).

Who owns County Route 49 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.