US Bridges

CR 59 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI N of US 119 · Structure no. 00000000020A140

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
175 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 59 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 59 over Big Sandy 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2042. The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 59
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location0.01 MI N of US 119
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.49956, -81.34799
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$250,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 59 over Big Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 59 over Big Sandy 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 59 over Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 59 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 59 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.