CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.08 MI S of CR 49 · Structure no. 00000000020A135
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 57 over Slack Branch of Blue Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.