Cr. 51/3 over Elk Twomile Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 1.00 MI N CR 114/1 · Structure no. 00000000020A126
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 76 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cr. 51/3 over Elk Twomile Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cr. 51/3 over Elk Twomile Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Cr. 51/3 over Elk Twomile Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cr. 51/3 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Cr. 51/3 over Elk Twomile Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Cr. 51/3 over Elk Twomile Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Cr. 51/3 over Elk Twomile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.