US Bridges

CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood Ck

Poor

Kanawha County, West Virginia · 0.01 MI S of CR 63/3 · Structure no. 00000000020A202

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood Ck is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood Ck in Kanawha County, West Virginia. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 79 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 22 ft wide.

CarriesCR 65
CrossesLeft Fk Leatherwood Ck
Location0.01 MI S of CR 63/3
RouteCounty Highway 65
Coordinates38.46896, -81.36472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2021)
Projected traffic92 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$550,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood Ck built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood Ck carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood Ck?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 65 over Left Fk Leatherwood Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.