US Bridges

County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork

Fair

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.39 MI N of CR 57 · Structure no. 00000000020A188

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Route 63
CrossesUpper Threemile Fork
Location0.39 MI N of CR 57
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyKanawha County
StateWest Virginia
Coordinates38.43399, -81.42436
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2018)
Projected traffic61 by 2038
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$200,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Route 63 over Upper Threemile Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.