CR 63 over Falling Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadKanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 58 · Structure no. 00000000020A189
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 63 over Falling Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 63 over Falling Rock Creek in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 262 by 2042. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 16 ft wide.
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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 63 over Falling Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 63 over Falling Rock 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 2024.
How much traffic does CR 63 over Falling Rock Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 63 over Falling Rock Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 63 over Falling Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.