US Bridges

CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of CR 49 · Structure no. 00000000020A136

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 301 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long and 20 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 57
CrossesRight Fork of Blue Creek
Location0.01 MI N of CR 49
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.37289, -81.40296
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2022)
Projected traffic301 by 2042
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$80,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 57 over Right Fork of Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.